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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,705.40, 31,058.10 and 17,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,705.40, 31,058.10 and 17,886.60 is: 26,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,705.40 : 31,058.10 = 17,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,705.40/31,058.10 = 17,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,705.40x = 31,058.10 × 17,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,705.40x = 555,523,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,523,811.46/20,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.90

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