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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,440.51, 29,195.90 and 17,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,440.51, 29,195.90 and 17,877.63 is: 26,848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,440.51 : 29,195.90 = 17,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,440.51/29,195.90 = 17,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,440.51x = 29,195.90 × 17,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,440.51x = 521,953,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,953,408.33/19,440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,848.75

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