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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.80, 30,017.70 and 14,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.80, 30,017.70 and 14,050.20 is: 21,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.80 : 30,017.70 = 14,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.80/30,017.70 = 14,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.80x = 30,017.70 × 14,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.80x = 421,754,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,754,688.54/20,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.30

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