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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.67, 28,095.58 and 7,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.67, 28,095.58 and 7,042.99 is: 10,564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.67 : 28,095.58 = 7,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.67/28,095.58 = 7,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.67x = 28,095.58 × 7,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.67x = 197,876,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,876,748.51/18,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.88

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