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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,067.59, 27,631.45 and 17,825.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,067.59, 27,631.45 and 17,825.57 is: 24,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,067.59 : 27,631.45 = 17,825.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,067.59/27,631.45 = 17,825.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,067.59x = 27,631.45 × 17,825.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,067.59x = 492,546,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,546,333.92/20,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.37

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