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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,894.42, 29,776.02 and 17,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,894.42, 29,776.02 and 17,707.42 is: 26,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,894.42 : 29,776.02 = 17,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,894.42/29,776.02 = 17,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,894.42x = 29,776.02 × 17,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,894.42x = 527,256,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,256,492.07/19,894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.73

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