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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.01, 29,809.11 and 17,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.01, 29,809.11 and 17,759.74 is: 26,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.01 : 29,809.11 = 17,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.01/29,809.11 = 17,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.01x = 29,809.11 × 17,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.01x = 529,402,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,402,043.23/19,974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.54

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