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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,654.76, 27,982.68 and 4,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,654.76, 27,982.68 and 4,803.76 is: 7,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,654.76 : 27,982.68 = 4,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,654.76/27,982.68 = 4,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,654.76x = 27,982.68 × 4,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,654.76x = 134,422,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,422,078.88/18,654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.78

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