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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.20, 30,358.80 and 17,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.20, 30,358.80 and 17,830.80 is: 26,710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.20 : 30,358.80 = 17,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.20/30,358.80 = 17,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.20x = 30,358.80 × 17,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.20x = 541,321,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,321,691.04/20,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.57

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