Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,636, 27,954 and 4,785
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,636, 27,954 and 4,785 is: 7,177.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,636 : 27,954 = 4,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,636/27,954 = 4,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,636x = 27,954 × 4,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,636x = 133,759,890 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,759,890/18,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,177.50
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