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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,626.82, 29,449.14 and 17,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,626.82, 29,449.14 and 17,965.72 is: 26,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,626.82 : 29,449.14 = 17,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,626.82/29,449.14 = 17,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,626.82x = 29,449.14 × 17,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,626.82x = 529,075,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,075,003.48/19,626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.74

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