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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,080.80, 30,140.40 and 17,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,080.80, 30,140.40 and 17,162.40 is: 25,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,080.80 : 30,140.40 = 17,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,080.80/30,140.40 = 17,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,080.80x = 30,140.40 × 17,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,080.80x = 517,281,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,281,600.96/20,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,760.01

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