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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.08, 28,311.76 and 5,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.08, 28,311.76 and 5,024.08 is: 7,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.08 : 28,311.76 = 5,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.08/28,311.76 = 5,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.08x = 28,311.76 × 5,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.08x = 142,240,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,240,547.18/18,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.89

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