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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.51, 30,029.61 and 17,091.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.51, 30,029.61 and 17,091.87 is: 25,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.51 : 30,029.61 = 17,091.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.51/30,029.61 = 17,091.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.51x = 30,029.61 × 17,091.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.51x = 513,262,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,262,190.27/20,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.40

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