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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,299.60, 29,003.94 and 17,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,299.60, 29,003.94 and 17,970.12 is: 27,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,299.60 : 29,003.94 = 17,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,299.60/29,003.94 = 17,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,299.60x = 29,003.94 × 17,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,299.60x = 521,204,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,204,282.27/19,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,005.96

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