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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.20, 30,075.30 and 14,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.20, 30,075.30 and 14,145.30 is: 21,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.20 : 30,075.30 = 14,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.20/30,075.30 = 14,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.20x = 30,075.30 × 14,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.20x = 425,424,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,424,141.09/20,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,217.95

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