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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.48, 29,004.58 and 17,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.48, 29,004.58 and 17,343.08 is: 25,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.48 : 29,004.58 = 17,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.48/29,004.58 = 17,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.48x = 29,004.58 × 17,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.48x = 503,028,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,028,751.31/19,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.32

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