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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.92, 30,350.46 and 17,936.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.92, 30,350.46 and 17,936.14 is: 26,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.92 : 30,350.46 = 17,936.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.92/30,350.46 = 17,936.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.92x = 30,350.46 × 17,936.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.92x = 544,370,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,370,099.62/20,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.84

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