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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.20, 29,997.30 and 17,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.20, 29,997.30 and 17,751.80 is: 26,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.20 : 29,997.30 = 17,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.20/29,997.30 = 17,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.20x = 29,997.30 × 17,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.20x = 532,506,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,506,070.14/19,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.70

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