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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.90, 26,643.60 and 18,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.90, 26,643.60 and 18,999.90 is: 26,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.90 : 26,643.60 = 18,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.90/26,643.60 = 18,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.90x = 26,643.60 × 18,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.90x = 506,225,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,225,735.64/18,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.60

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