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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.10, 30,004.65 and 17,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.10, 30,004.65 and 17,961.90 is: 26,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.10 : 30,004.65 = 17,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.10/30,004.65 = 17,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.10x = 30,004.65 × 17,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.10x = 538,940,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,940,522.84/20,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.85

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