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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.10, 30,251.70 and 17,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.10, 30,251.70 and 17,859.30 is: 26,756.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.10 : 30,251.70 = 17,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.10/30,251.70 = 17,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.10x = 30,251.70 × 17,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.10x = 540,274,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,274,185.81/20,192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,756.71

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