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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.65, 28,250.06 and 4,982.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.65, 28,250.06 and 4,982.01 is: 7,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.65 : 28,250.06 = 4,982.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.65/28,250.06 = 4,982.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.65x = 28,250.06 × 4,982.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.65x = 140,742,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,742,056.51/18,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.30

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