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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.08, 29,053.68 and 17,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.08, 29,053.68 and 17,049.28 is: 25,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.08 : 29,053.68 = 17,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.08/29,053.68 = 17,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.08x = 29,053.68 × 17,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.08x = 495,344,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,344,325.35/19,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,556.82

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