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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.60, 29,976.30 and 17,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.60, 29,976.30 and 17,548.20 is: 26,287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.60 : 29,976.30 = 17,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.60/29,976.30 = 17,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.60x = 29,976.30 × 17,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.60x = 526,030,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,030,107.66/20,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.57

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