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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,118.60, 30,177.90 and 17,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,118.60, 30,177.90 and 17,348.40 is: 26,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,118.60 : 30,177.90 = 17,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,118.60/30,177.90 = 17,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,118.60x = 30,177.90 × 17,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,118.60x = 523,538,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,538,280.36/20,118.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.60

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