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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.32, 30,448.62 and 17,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.32, 30,448.62 and 17,364.36 is: 26,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.32 : 30,448.62 = 17,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.32/30,448.62 = 17,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.32x = 30,448.62 × 17,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.32x = 528,720,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,720,799.18/20,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.93

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