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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.60, 30,342.30 and 17,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.60, 30,342.30 and 17,962.60 is: 26,892.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.60 : 30,342.30 = 17,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.60/30,342.30 = 17,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.60x = 30,342.30 × 17,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.60x = 545,026,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,026,597.98/20,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.85

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