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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.70, 31,080.60 and 17,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.70, 31,080.60 and 17,026.80 is: 25,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.70 : 31,080.60 = 17,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.70/31,080.60 = 17,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.70x = 31,080.60 × 17,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.70x = 529,203,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,203,160.08/20,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.28

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