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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,939.80, 29,909.70 and 17,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,939.80, 29,909.70 and 17,712.60 is: 26,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,939.80 : 29,909.70 = 17,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,939.80/29,909.70 = 17,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,939.80x = 29,909.70 × 17,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,939.80x = 529,778,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,778,552.22/19,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.90

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