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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.56, 28,245.84 and 4,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.56, 28,245.84 and 4,982.64 is: 7,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.56 : 28,245.84 = 4,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.56/28,245.84 = 4,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.56x = 28,245.84 × 4,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.56x = 140,738,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,738,852.22/18,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.17

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