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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.40, 29,879.40 and 17,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.40, 29,879.40 and 17,356.40 is: 25,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.40 : 29,879.40 = 17,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.40/29,879.40 = 17,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.40x = 29,879.40 × 17,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.40x = 518,598,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,598,818.16/19,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.01

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