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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.46, 26,151.66 and 10,452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.46, 26,151.66 and 10,452.39 is: 14,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.46 : 26,151.66 = 10,452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.46/26,151.66 = 10,452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.46x = 26,151.66 × 10,452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.46x = 273,347,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,347,349.47/18,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,424.31

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