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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,750.03, 29,472.18 and 17,647.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,750.03, 29,472.18 and 17,647.18 is: 26,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,750.03 : 29,472.18 = 17,647.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,750.03/29,472.18 = 17,647.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,750.03x = 29,472.18 × 17,647.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,750.03x = 520,100,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,100,865.45/19,750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.18

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