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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.58, 28,219.68 and 4,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.58, 28,219.68 and 4,964.66 is: 7,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.58 : 28,219.68 = 4,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.58/28,219.68 = 4,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.58x = 28,219.68 × 4,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.58x = 140,101,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,101,116.51/18,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.41

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