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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.26, 30,066.48 and 17,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.26, 30,066.48 and 17,724.84 is: 26,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.26 : 30,066.48 = 17,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.26/30,066.48 = 17,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.26x = 30,066.48 × 17,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.26x = 532,923,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,923,547.36/20,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.46

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