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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.26, 30,072.48 and 17,728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.26, 30,072.48 and 17,728.84 is: 26,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.26 : 30,072.48 = 17,728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.26/30,072.48 = 17,728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.26x = 30,072.48 × 17,728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.26x = 533,150,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,150,186.32/20,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.46

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