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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,119.60, 30,179.40 and 17,349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,119.60, 30,179.40 and 17,349.40 is: 26,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,119.60 : 30,179.40 = 17,349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,119.60/30,179.40 = 17,349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,119.60x = 30,179.40 × 17,349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,119.60x = 523,594,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,594,482.36/20,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.10

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