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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.26, 29,809.49 and 17,759.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.26, 29,809.49 and 17,759.99 is: 26,504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.26 : 29,809.49 = 17,759.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.26/29,809.49 = 17,759.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.26x = 29,809.49 × 17,759.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.26x = 529,416,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,416,006.46/19,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.92

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