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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.96, 27,946.46 and 4,779.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.96, 27,946.46 and 4,779.96 is: 7,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.96 : 27,946.46 = 4,779.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.96/27,946.46 = 4,779.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.96x = 27,946.46 × 4,779.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.96x = 133,582,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,582,960.94/18,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.95

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