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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,775.80, 28,161.88 and 4,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,775.80, 28,161.88 and 4,924.80 is: 7,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,775.80 : 28,161.88 = 4,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,775.80/28,161.88 = 4,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,775.80x = 28,161.88 × 4,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,775.80x = 138,691,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,691,614.31/18,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.72

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