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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.51, 29,921.06 and 17,041.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.51, 29,921.06 and 17,041.05 is: 25,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.51 : 29,921.06 = 17,041.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.51/29,921.06 = 17,041.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.51x = 29,921.06 × 17,041.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.51x = 509,886,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,886,194.31/20,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.40

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