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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.44, 28,253.16 and 4,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.44, 28,253.16 and 4,984.44 is: 7,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.44 : 28,253.16 = 4,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.44/28,253.16 = 4,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.44x = 28,253.16 × 4,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.44x = 140,826,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,826,155.91/18,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.66

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