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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.40, 29,325.60 and 17,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.40, 29,325.60 and 17,874.24 is: 26,737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.40 : 29,325.60 = 17,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.40/29,325.60 = 17,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.40x = 29,325.60 × 17,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.40x = 524,172,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,172,812.54/19,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,737.51

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