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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,633.77, 29,439.54 and 17,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,633.77, 29,439.54 and 17,960.04 is: 26,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,633.77 : 29,439.54 = 17,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,633.77/29,439.54 = 17,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,633.77x = 29,439.54 × 17,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,633.77x = 528,735,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,735,418.76/19,633.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,929.90

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