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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.40, 28,068.60 and 18,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.40, 28,068.60 and 18,582.80 is: 27,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.40 : 28,068.60 = 18,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.40/28,068.60 = 18,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.40x = 28,068.60 × 18,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.40x = 521,593,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,593,180.08/18,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,874.20

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