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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.80, 30,107.40 and 17,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.80, 30,107.40 and 17,140.40 is: 25,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.80 : 30,107.40 = 17,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.80/30,107.40 = 17,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.80x = 30,107.40 × 17,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.80x = 516,052,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,052,878.96/20,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,727.01

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