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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829, 28,243.50 and 4,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829, 28,243.50 and 4,978 is: 7,467

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829 : 28,243.50 = 4,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829/28,243.50 = 4,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829x = 28,243.50 × 4,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829x = 140,596,143
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596,143/18,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467

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