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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.06, 29,910.60 and 17,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.06, 29,910.60 and 17,675.24 is: 26,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.06 : 29,910.60 = 17,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.06/29,910.60 = 17,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.06x = 29,910.60 × 17,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.06x = 528,676,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,676,883.99/20,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.32

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