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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.70, 30,011.55 and 17,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.70, 30,011.55 and 17,761.30 is: 26,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.70 : 30,011.55 = 17,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.70/30,011.55 = 17,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.70x = 30,011.55 × 17,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.70x = 533,044,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,044,143.02/20,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.95

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