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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.28, 29,118.88 and 17,082.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.28, 29,118.88 and 17,082.78 is: 25,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.28 : 29,118.88 = 17,082.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.28/29,118.88 = 17,082.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.28x = 29,118.88 × 17,082.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.28x = 497,431,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,431,420.89/19,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.79

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