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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.08, 28,349.46 and 5,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.08, 28,349.46 and 5,049 is: 7,572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.08 : 28,349.46 = 5,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.08/28,349.46 = 5,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.08x = 28,349.46 × 5,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.08x = 143,136,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,136,423.54/18,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.92

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