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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,299.48, 29,078.94 and 17,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,299.48, 29,078.94 and 17,452.68 is: 26,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,299.48 : 29,078.94 = 17,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,299.48/29,078.94 = 17,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,299.48x = 29,078.94 × 17,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,299.48x = 507,505,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,505,434.56/19,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,296.33

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