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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.44, 30,358.92 and 17,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.44, 30,358.92 and 17,549.76 is: 26,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.44 : 30,358.92 = 17,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.44/30,358.92 = 17,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.44x = 30,358.92 × 17,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.44x = 532,791,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,791,759.86/20,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,254.38

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