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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.52, 29,833.10 and 18,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.52, 29,833.10 and 18,003.74 is: 26,860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.52 : 29,833.10 = 18,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.52/29,833.10 = 18,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.52x = 29,833.10 × 18,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.52x = 537,107,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,107,375.79/19,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,860.04

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