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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,878.74, 31,344.84 and 17,936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,878.74, 31,344.84 and 17,936.01 is: 26,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,878.74 : 31,344.84 = 17,936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,878.74/31,344.84 = 17,936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,878.74x = 31,344.84 × 17,936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,878.74x = 562,201,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,201,363.69/20,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,926.98

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