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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.03, 30,209.41 and 17,019.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.03, 30,209.41 and 17,019.49 is: 25,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.03 : 30,209.41 = 17,019.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.03/30,209.41 = 17,019.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.03x = 30,209.41 × 17,019.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.03x = 514,148,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,148,697.15/20,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.73

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