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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.10, 30,262.20 and 17,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.10, 30,262.20 and 17,866.30 is: 26,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.10 : 30,262.20 = 17,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.10/30,262.20 = 17,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.10x = 30,262.20 × 17,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.10x = 540,673,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,673,543.86/20,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.21

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