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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.12, 28,449.60 and 4,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.12, 28,449.60 and 4,926.69 is: 7,390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.12 : 28,449.60 = 4,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.12/28,449.60 = 4,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.12x = 28,449.60 × 4,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.12x = 140,162,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,162,359.82/18,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.14

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