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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.80, 30,108.90 and 17,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.80, 30,108.90 and 17,141.40 is: 25,728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.80 : 30,108.90 = 17,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.80/30,108.90 = 17,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.80x = 30,108.90 × 17,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.80x = 516,108,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,108,698.46/20,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.51

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