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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.24, 28,126.16 and 4,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.24, 28,126.16 and 4,711.36 is: 7,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.24 : 28,126.16 = 4,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.24/28,126.16 = 4,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.24x = 28,126.16 × 4,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.24x = 132,512,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,512,465.18/18,751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.86

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