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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.80, 29,945.40 and 17,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.80, 29,945.40 and 17,032.40 is: 25,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.80 : 29,945.40 = 17,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.80/29,945.40 = 17,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.80x = 29,945.40 × 17,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.80x = 510,042,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,042,030.96/19,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.99

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