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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,064.03, 30,032.88 and 17,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,064.03, 30,032.88 and 17,950.74 is: 26,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,064.03 : 30,032.88 = 17,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,064.03/30,032.88 = 17,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,064.03x = 30,032.88 × 17,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,064.03x = 539,112,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,112,420.33/20,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,869.60

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