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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.01, 29,807.62 and 17,758.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.01, 29,807.62 and 17,758.74 is: 26,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.01 : 29,807.62 = 17,758.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.01/29,807.62 = 17,758.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.01x = 29,807.62 × 17,758.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.01x = 529,345,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,345,773.60/19,973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.05

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