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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,535.40, 30,759.90 and 17,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,535.40, 30,759.90 and 17,079.40 is: 25,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,535.40 : 30,759.90 = 17,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,535.40/30,759.90 = 17,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,535.40x = 30,759.90 × 17,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,535.40x = 525,360,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,360,636.06/20,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.17

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