Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,633, 27,949.50 and 4,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,633, 27,949.50 and 4,782 is: 7,173
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,633 : 27,949.50 = 4,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,633/27,949.50 = 4,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,633x = 27,949.50 × 4,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,633x = 133,654,509 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,654,509/18,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,173
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