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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.40, 30,059.10 and 14,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.40, 30,059.10 and 14,207.40 is: 21,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.40 : 30,059.10 = 14,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.40/30,059.10 = 14,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.40x = 30,059.10 × 14,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.40x = 427,061,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,061,657.34/20,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.10

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