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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.26, 30,070.98 and 17,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.26, 30,070.98 and 17,727.84 is: 26,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.26 : 30,070.98 = 17,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.26/30,070.98 = 17,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.26x = 30,070.98 × 17,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.26x = 533,093,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,093,522.08/20,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.96

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