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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.51, 30,068.36 and 17,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.51, 30,068.36 and 17,726.09 is: 26,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.51 : 30,068.36 = 17,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.51/30,068.36 = 17,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.51x = 30,068.36 × 17,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.51x = 532,994,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,994,366.88/20,060.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.33

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