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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,687.05, 29,544.41 and 17,804.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,687.05, 29,544.41 and 17,804.85 is: 26,719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,687.05 : 29,544.41 = 17,804.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,687.05/29,544.41 = 17,804.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,687.05x = 29,544.41 × 17,804.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,687.05x = 526,033,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,033,699.36/19,687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.78

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