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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.29, 29,114.39 and 17,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.29, 29,114.39 and 17,079.76 is: 25,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.29 : 29,114.39 = 17,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.29/29,114.39 = 17,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.29x = 29,114.39 × 17,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.29x = 497,266,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,266,708.35/19,424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.25

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