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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,560.30, 29,274.57 and 17,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,560.30, 29,274.57 and 17,941.74 is: 26,852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,560.30 : 29,274.57 = 17,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,560.30/29,274.57 = 17,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,560.30x = 29,274.57 × 17,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,560.30x = 525,236,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,236,723.55/19,560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,852.18

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