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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.01, 29,914.35 and 17,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.01, 29,914.35 and 17,036.55 is: 25,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.01 : 29,914.35 = 17,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.01/29,914.35 = 17,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.01x = 29,914.35 × 17,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.01x = 509,637,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,637,319.49/20,030.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,443.69

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