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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,809.28, 29,750.93 and 17,438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,809.28, 29,750.93 and 17,438.21 is: 26,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,809.28 : 29,750.93 = 17,438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,809.28/29,750.93 = 17,438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,809.28x = 29,750.93 × 17,438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,809.28x = 518,802,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,802,859.88/19,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,189.89

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