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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.63, 27,916.14 and 4,759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.63, 27,916.14 and 4,759.63 is: 7,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.63 : 27,916.14 = 4,759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.63/27,916.14 = 4,759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.63x = 27,916.14 × 4,759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.63x = 132,870,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,870,497.43/18,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.49

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