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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.92, 27,634.56 and 17,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.92, 27,634.56 and 17,769.92 is: 24,509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.92 : 27,634.56 = 17,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.92/27,634.56 = 17,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.92x = 27,634.56 × 17,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.92x = 491,063,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,063,920.44/20,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,509.18

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