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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.80, 28,300.20 and 4,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.80, 28,300.20 and 4,826.80 is: 7,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.80 : 28,300.20 = 4,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.80/28,300.20 = 4,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.80x = 28,300.20 × 4,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.80x = 136,599,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,599,405.36/18,866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.20

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