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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.52, 30,408.36 and 17,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.52, 30,408.36 and 17,582.64 is: 26,303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.52 : 30,408.36 = 17,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.52/30,408.36 = 17,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.52x = 30,408.36 × 17,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.52x = 534,659,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,659,246.87/20,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,303.53

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