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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,812.49, 29,755.76 and 17,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,812.49, 29,755.76 and 17,441.42 is: 26,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,812.49 : 29,755.76 = 17,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,812.49/29,755.76 = 17,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,812.49x = 29,755.76 × 17,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,812.49x = 518,982,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,982,707.58/19,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,194.72

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