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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.60, 29,868.90 and 17,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.60, 29,868.90 and 17,762.20 is: 26,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.60 : 29,868.90 = 17,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.60/29,868.90 = 17,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.60x = 29,868.90 × 17,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.60x = 530,537,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,537,375.58/19,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.30

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