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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.52, 28,331.34 and 5,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,887.52, 28,331.34 and 5,036.52 is: 7,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,887.52 : 28,331.34 = 5,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,887.52/28,331.34 = 5,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,887.52x = 28,331.34 × 5,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,887.52x = 142,691,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,691,360.54/18,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.80

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