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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,987.60, 26,012.58 and 18,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,987.60, 26,012.58 and 18,277.70 is: 25,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,987.60 : 26,012.58 = 18,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,987.60/26,012.58 = 18,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,987.60x = 26,012.58 × 18,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,987.60x = 475,450,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,450,133.47/18,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,040.03

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