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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.97, 27,976.86 and 4,799.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.97, 27,976.86 and 4,799.97 is: 7,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.97 : 27,976.86 = 4,799.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.97/27,976.86 = 4,799.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.97x = 27,976.86 × 4,799.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.97x = 134,288,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,288,088.69/18,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.06

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