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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,064.26, 30,073.98 and 17,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,064.26, 30,073.98 and 17,729.84 is: 26,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,064.26 : 30,073.98 = 17,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,064.26/30,073.98 = 17,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,064.26x = 30,073.98 × 17,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,064.26x = 533,206,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,206,853.56/20,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.96

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