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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,440.46, 30,511.50 and 17,537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,440.46, 30,511.50 and 17,537.42 is: 26,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,440.46 : 30,511.50 = 17,537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,440.46/30,511.50 = 17,537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,440.46x = 30,511.50 × 17,537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,440.46x = 535,092,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,092,990.33/20,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,178.13

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