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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,792.06, 28,189.76 and 4,941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,792.06, 28,189.76 and 4,941.06 is: 7,412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792.06 : 28,189.76 = 4,941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792.06/28,189.76 = 4,941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792.06x = 28,189.76 × 4,941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792.06x = 139,287,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,287,295.55/18,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.03

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