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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.20, 28,473.30 and 4,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.20, 28,473.30 and 4,942.20 is: 7,413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.20 : 28,473.30 = 4,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.20/28,473.30 = 4,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.20x = 28,473.30 × 4,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.20x = 140,720,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,720,743.26/18,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.30

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