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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.83, 27,893.74 and 4,744.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.83, 27,893.74 and 4,744.83 is: 7,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.83 : 27,893.74 = 4,744.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.83/27,893.74 = 4,744.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.83x = 27,893.74 × 4,744.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.83x = 132,351,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,351,012.44/18,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.24

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