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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,813.49, 29,757.26 and 17,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,813.49, 29,757.26 and 17,442.42 is: 26,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,813.49 : 29,757.26 = 17,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,813.49/29,757.26 = 17,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,813.49x = 29,757.26 × 17,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,813.49x = 519,038,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,038,626.97/19,813.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.22

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