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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,862.80, 29,851.80 and 17,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,862.80, 29,851.80 and 17,328.40 is: 26,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,862.80 : 29,851.80 = 17,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,862.80/29,851.80 = 17,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,862.80x = 29,851.80 × 17,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,862.80x = 517,283,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,283,931.12/19,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.85

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