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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,302.49, 30,379.91 and 16,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,302.49, 30,379.91 and 16,759.55 is: 25,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,302.49 : 30,379.91 = 16,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,302.49/30,379.91 = 16,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,302.49x = 30,379.91 × 16,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,302.49x = 509,153,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,153,468.74/20,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.38

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