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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.52, 29,882.42 and 17,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.52, 29,882.42 and 17,892.56 is: 26,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.52 : 29,882.42 = 17,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.52/29,882.42 = 17,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.52x = 29,882.42 × 17,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.52x = 534,673,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,673,045.14/19,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.33

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