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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.79, 28,129.49 and 5,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.79, 28,129.49 and 5,606.45 is: 8,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.79 : 28,129.49 = 5,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.79/28,129.49 = 5,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.79x = 28,129.49 × 5,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.79x = 157,706,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,706,579.21/18,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.42

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