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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.37, 29,445.03 and 17,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.37, 29,445.03 and 17,302.68 is: 25,944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.37 : 29,445.03 = 17,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.37/29,445.03 = 17,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.37x = 29,445.03 × 17,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.37x = 509,477,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,477,931.68/19,637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,944.31

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