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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.80, 30,826.80 and 17,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.80, 30,826.80 and 17,978.40 is: 27,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.80 : 30,826.80 = 17,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.80/30,826.80 = 17,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.80x = 30,826.80 × 17,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.80x = 554,216,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,216,541.12/20,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,018.08

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