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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.44, 30,072.42 and 17,881.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.44, 30,072.42 and 17,881.08 is: 26,794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.44 : 30,072.42 = 17,881.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.44/30,072.42 = 17,881.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.44x = 30,072.42 × 17,881.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.44x = 537,727,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,727,347.81/20,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,794.68

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