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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,782.08, 28,170.88 and 4,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,782.08, 28,170.88 and 4,932.16 is: 7,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782.08 : 28,170.88 = 4,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782.08/28,170.88 = 4,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782.08x = 28,170.88 × 4,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782.08x = 138,943,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,943,287.50/18,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.65

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