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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,526.24, 29,270.90 and 17,736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,526.24, 29,270.90 and 17,736.32 is: 26,587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,526.24 : 29,270.90 = 17,736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,526.24/29,270.90 = 17,736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,526.24x = 29,270.90 × 17,736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,526.24x = 519,158,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,158,166.61/19,526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.71

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