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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,114.10, 30,113.55 and 17,810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,114.10, 30,113.55 and 17,810.10 is: 26,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,114.10 : 30,113.55 = 17,810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,114.10/30,113.55 = 17,810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,114.10x = 30,113.55 × 17,810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,114.10x = 536,325,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,325,336.86/20,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.15

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