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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,438.83, 29,006.59 and 17,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,438.83, 29,006.59 and 17,344.44 is: 25,881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,438.83 : 29,006.59 = 17,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,438.83/29,006.59 = 17,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,438.83x = 29,006.59 × 17,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,438.83x = 503,103,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,103,059.86/19,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,881.34

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