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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.50, 28,499.26 and 5,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.50, 28,499.26 and 5,148.50 is: 7,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.50 : 28,499.26 = 5,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.50/28,499.26 = 5,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.50x = 28,499.26 × 5,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.50x = 146,728,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,728,440.11/18,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.75

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