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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.28, 27,799.92 and 4,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.28, 27,799.92 and 4,682.28 is: 7,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.28 : 27,799.92 = 4,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.28/27,799.92 = 4,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.28x = 27,799.92 × 4,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.28x = 130,167,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,167,009.42/18,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.42

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