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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.77, 28,477.80 and 17,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.77, 28,477.80 and 17,741.73 is: 26,482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.77 : 28,477.80 = 17,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.77/28,477.80 = 17,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.77x = 28,477.80 × 17,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.77x = 505,245,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,245,438.59/19,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,482.08

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