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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.64, 30,063.48 and 11,726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.64, 30,063.48 and 11,726.32 is: 17,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.64 : 30,063.48 = 11,726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.64/30,063.48 = 11,726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.64x = 30,063.48 × 11,726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.64x = 352,533,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,533,986.79/20,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.69

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