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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,194.10, 30,254.70 and 17,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,194.10, 30,254.70 and 17,861.30 is: 26,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,194.10 : 30,254.70 = 17,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,194.10/30,254.70 = 17,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,194.10x = 30,254.70 × 17,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,194.10x = 540,388,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,388,273.11/20,194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,759.71

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