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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.02, 29,502.35 and 17,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.02, 29,502.35 and 17,685.24 is: 26,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.02 : 29,502.35 = 17,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.02/29,502.35 = 17,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.02x = 29,502.35 × 17,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.02x = 521,756,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,756,051.89/19,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,430.05

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