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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.68, 30,101.19 and 16,709.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.68, 30,101.19 and 16,709.49 is: 25,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.68 : 30,101.19 = 16,709.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.68/30,101.19 = 16,709.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.68x = 30,101.19 × 16,709.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.68x = 502,975,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,975,533.29/20,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.72

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