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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,756.70, 31,098.60 and 17,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,756.70, 31,098.60 and 17,038.80 is: 25,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,756.70 : 31,098.60 = 17,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,756.70/31,098.60 = 17,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,756.70x = 31,098.60 × 17,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,756.70x = 529,882,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,882,825.68/20,756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.28

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