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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.76, 27,889.32 and 4,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.76, 27,889.32 and 4,741.76 is: 7,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.76 : 27,889.32 = 4,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.76/27,889.32 = 4,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.76x = 27,889.32 × 4,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.76x = 132,244,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244,462.00/18,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.69

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