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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.75, 28,142.90 and 4,910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.75, 28,142.90 and 4,910.75 is: 7,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.75 : 28,142.90 = 4,910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.75/28,142.90 = 4,910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.75x = 28,142.90 × 4,910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.75x = 138,202,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,202,746.18/18,761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.20

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