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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.56, 28,426.02 and 7,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.56, 28,426.02 and 7,261 is: 10,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.56 : 28,426.02 = 7,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.56/28,426.02 = 7,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.56x = 28,426.02 × 7,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.56x = 206,401,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,401,331.22/18,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.57

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