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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.77, 29,298.81 and 17,936.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.77, 29,298.81 and 17,936.66 is: 26,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.77 : 29,298.81 = 17,936.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.77/29,298.81 = 17,936.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.77x = 29,298.81 × 17,936.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.77x = 525,522,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,522,793.37/19,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,915.70

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