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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.06, 28,249.59 and 4,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.06, 28,249.59 and 4,985.14 is: 7,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.06 : 28,249.59 = 4,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.06/28,249.59 = 4,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.06x = 28,249.59 × 4,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.06x = 140,828,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,828,161.09/18,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.92

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