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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.54, 28,248.98 and 4,792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.54, 28,248.98 and 4,792.59 is: 7,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.54 : 28,248.98 = 4,792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.54/28,248.98 = 4,792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.54x = 28,248.98 × 4,792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.54x = 135,385,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,385,779.06/18,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.93

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