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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,856.80, 29,785.20 and 17,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,856.80, 29,785.20 and 17,629.60 is: 26,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,856.80 : 29,785.20 = 17,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,856.80/29,785.20 = 17,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,856.80x = 29,785.20 × 17,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,856.80x = 525,101,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,101,161.92/19,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.40

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