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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.20, 29,007.30 and 17,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.20, 29,007.30 and 17,734.40 is: 26,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.20 : 29,007.30 = 17,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.20/29,007.30 = 17,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.20x = 29,007.30 × 17,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.20x = 514,427,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,427,061.12/19,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.60

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