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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,349.80, 30,524.70 and 17,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,349.80, 30,524.70 and 17,069.30 is: 25,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,349.80 : 30,524.70 = 17,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,349.80/30,524.70 = 17,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,349.80x = 30,524.70 × 17,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,349.80x = 521,035,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,035,261.71/20,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.95

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