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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,412.40, 29,118.60 and 17,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,412.40, 29,118.60 and 17,626.80 is: 26,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,412.40 : 29,118.60 = 17,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,412.40/29,118.60 = 17,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,412.40x = 29,118.60 × 17,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,412.40x = 513,267,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,267,738.48/19,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.20

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