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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,590.86, 30,812.48 and 17,827.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,590.86, 30,812.48 and 17,827.05 is: 26,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,590.86 : 30,812.48 = 17,827.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,590.86/30,812.48 = 17,827.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,590.86x = 30,812.48 × 17,827.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,590.86x = 549,295,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,295,532.45/20,590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.67

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