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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.42, 28,362.70 and 5,759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.42, 28,362.70 and 5,759.90 is: 8,640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.42 : 28,362.70 = 5,759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.42/28,362.70 = 5,759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.42x = 28,362.70 × 5,759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.42x = 163,366,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,366,315.73/18,907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.33

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