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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.40, 31,124.40 and 17,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.40, 31,124.40 and 17,322.40 is: 25,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.40 : 31,124.40 = 17,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.40/31,124.40 = 17,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.40x = 31,124.40 × 17,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.40x = 539,149,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,149,306.56/20,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,947.59

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