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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,349.85, 30,488.89 and 17,822.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,349.85, 30,488.89 and 17,822.85 is: 26,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,349.85 : 30,488.89 = 17,822.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,349.85/30,488.89 = 17,822.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,349.85x = 30,488.89 × 17,822.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,349.85x = 543,398,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,398,913.14/20,349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,702.85

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