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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,612.80, 29,419.20 and 17,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,612.80, 29,419.20 and 17,667.20 is: 26,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,612.80 : 29,419.20 = 17,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,612.80/29,419.20 = 17,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,612.80x = 29,419.20 × 17,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,612.80x = 519,754,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,754,890.24/19,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,500.80

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