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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.59, 28,305.59 and 4,830.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.59, 28,305.59 and 4,830.50 is: 7,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.59 : 28,305.59 = 4,830.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.59/28,305.59 = 4,830.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.59x = 28,305.59 × 4,830.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.59x = 136,730,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,730,199.11/18,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.68

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