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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.38, 28,033.10 and 18,630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.38, 28,033.10 and 18,630.66 is: 27,781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.38 : 28,033.10 = 18,630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.38/28,033.10 = 18,630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.38x = 28,033.10 × 18,630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.38x = 522,275,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,275,154.85/18,799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,781.51

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