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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.26, 28,438.08 and 6,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.26, 28,438.08 and 6,638.26 is: 9,961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.26 : 28,438.08 = 6,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.26/28,438.08 = 6,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.26x = 28,438.08 × 6,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.26x = 188,779,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,779,368.94/18,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.84

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