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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.76, 27,886.32 and 4,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.76, 27,886.32 and 4,739.76 is: 7,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.76 : 27,886.32 = 4,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.76/27,886.32 = 4,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.76x = 27,886.32 × 4,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.76x = 132,174,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,174,464.08/18,590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.69

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