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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.54, 29,499.26 and 17,851.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.54, 29,499.26 and 17,851.75 is: 26,874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.54 : 29,499.26 = 17,851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.54/29,499.26 = 17,851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.54x = 29,499.26 × 17,851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.54x = 526,613,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,613,414.71/19,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.15

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