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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.04, 29,498.50 and 17,851.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.04, 29,498.50 and 17,851.25 is: 26,873.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.04 : 29,498.50 = 17,851.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.04/29,498.50 = 17,851.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.04x = 29,498.50 × 17,851.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.04x = 526,585,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,585,098.13/19,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.39

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