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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,762.29, 31,070.40 and 17,875.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,762.29, 31,070.40 and 17,875.45 is: 26,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,762.29 : 31,070.40 = 17,875.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,762.29/31,070.40 = 17,875.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,762.29x = 31,070.40 × 17,875.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,762.29x = 555,397,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,397,381.68/20,762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.29

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