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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,248.61, 30,346.99 and 17,744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,248.61, 30,346.99 and 17,744.09 is: 26,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,248.61 : 30,346.99 = 17,744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,248.61/30,346.99 = 17,744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,248.61x = 30,346.99 × 17,744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,248.61x = 538,479,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,479,525.69/20,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.41

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