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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,890.52, 28,317.29 and 7,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,890.52, 28,317.29 and 7,035.59 is: 10,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,890.52 : 28,317.29 = 7,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,890.52/28,317.29 = 7,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,890.52x = 28,317.29 × 7,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,890.52x = 199,228,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,228,842.35/18,890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.50

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