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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,612.66, 29,525.70 and 17,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,612.66, 29,525.70 and 17,868.86 is: 26,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,612.66 : 29,525.70 = 17,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,612.66/29,525.70 = 17,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,612.66x = 29,525.70 × 17,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,612.66x = 527,590,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,590,612.33/19,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.52

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