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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.62, 30,442.80 and 17,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.62, 30,442.80 and 17,029.28 is: 25,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.62 : 30,442.80 = 17,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.62/30,442.80 = 17,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.62x = 30,442.80 × 17,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.62x = 518,418,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,418,965.18/20,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.28

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