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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.40, 30,045.60 and 14,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.40, 30,045.60 and 14,781.60 is: 22,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.40 : 30,045.60 = 14,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.40/30,045.60 = 14,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.40x = 30,045.60 × 14,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.40x = 444,122,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,122,040.96/20,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.40

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