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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.60, 29,864.40 and 17,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.60, 29,864.40 and 17,759.20 is: 26,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.60 : 29,864.40 = 17,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.60/29,864.40 = 17,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.60x = 29,864.40 × 17,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.60x = 530,367,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,367,852.48/19,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.80

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