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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.20, 29,998.80 and 17,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.20, 29,998.80 and 17,752.80 is: 26,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.20 : 29,998.80 = 17,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.20/29,998.80 = 17,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.20x = 29,998.80 × 17,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.20x = 532,562,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,562,696.64/19,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.20

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