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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,726.68, 31,015.32 and 17,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,726.68, 31,015.32 and 17,839.84 is: 26,695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,726.68 : 31,015.32 = 17,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,726.68/31,015.32 = 17,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,726.68x = 31,015.32 × 17,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,726.68x = 553,308,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,308,346.35/20,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.46

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