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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,309.97, 30,438.99 and 17,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,309.97, 30,438.99 and 17,666.44 is: 26,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,309.97 : 30,438.99 = 17,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,309.97/30,438.99 = 17,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,309.97x = 30,438.99 × 17,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,309.97x = 537,748,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,748,514.40/20,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.07

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