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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.60, 30,105.30 and 17,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.60, 30,105.30 and 17,804.60 is: 26,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.60 : 30,105.30 = 17,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.60/30,105.30 = 17,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.60x = 30,105.30 × 17,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.60x = 536,012,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,012,824.38/20,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.90

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