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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.20, 29,994.30 and 17,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.20, 29,994.30 and 17,749.80 is: 26,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.20 : 29,994.30 = 17,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.20/29,994.30 = 17,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.20x = 29,994.30 × 17,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.20x = 532,392,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,392,826.14/19,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.70

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