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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,527.24, 29,272.40 and 17,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,527.24, 29,272.40 and 17,737.32 is: 26,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,527.24 : 29,272.40 = 17,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,527.24/29,272.40 = 17,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,527.24x = 29,272.40 × 17,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,527.24x = 519,213,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,213,925.97/19,527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.21

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