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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.48, 28,102.52 and 7,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.48, 28,102.52 and 7,045.50 is: 10,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.48 : 28,102.52 = 7,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.48/28,102.52 = 7,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.48x = 28,102.52 × 7,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.48x = 197,996,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,996,322.27/18,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.17

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