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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.69, 29,950.09 and 14,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.69, 29,950.09 and 14,454.29 is: 21,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.69 : 29,950.09 = 14,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.69/29,950.09 = 14,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.69x = 29,950.09 × 14,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.69x = 432,907,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,907,322.52/20,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.80

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