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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.03, 26,210.54 and 13,025.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.03, 26,210.54 and 13,025.46 is: 17,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.03 : 26,210.54 = 13,025.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.03/26,210.54 = 13,025.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.03x = 26,210.54 × 13,025.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.03x = 341,404,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,404,250.50/18,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.81

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