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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.06, 28,477.60 and 4,945.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.06, 28,477.60 and 4,945.05 is: 7,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.06 : 28,477.60 = 4,945.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.06/28,477.60 = 4,945.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.06x = 28,477.60 × 4,945.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.06x = 140,823,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,823,157.43/18,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.58

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