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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.32, 29,924.38 and 17,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.32, 29,924.38 and 17,684.48 is: 26,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.32 : 29,924.38 = 17,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.32/29,924.38 = 17,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.32x = 29,924.38 × 17,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.32x = 529,197,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,197,099.62/20,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,396.08

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