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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.20, 30,009.30 and 17,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.20, 30,009.30 and 17,759.80 is: 26,639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.20 : 30,009.30 = 17,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.20/30,009.30 = 17,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.20x = 30,009.30 × 17,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.20x = 532,959,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,959,166.14/20,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.70

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