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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,444.46, 30,517.50 and 17,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,444.46, 30,517.50 and 17,541.42 is: 26,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444.46 : 30,517.50 = 17,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444.46/30,517.50 = 17,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444.46x = 30,517.50 × 17,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444.46x = 535,320,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,320,284.85/20,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,184.12

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