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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.26, 29,340.12 and 17,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.26, 29,340.12 and 17,889.33 is: 26,866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.26 : 29,340.12 = 17,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.26/29,340.12 = 17,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.26x = 29,340.12 × 17,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.26x = 524,875,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,875,266.03/19,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.73

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