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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,758.76, 28,138.46 and 4,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,758.76, 28,138.46 and 4,907.24 is: 7,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,758.76 : 28,138.46 = 4,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,758.76/28,138.46 = 4,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,758.76x = 28,138.46 × 4,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,758.76x = 138,082,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,082,176.45/18,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.94

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