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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.08, 30,094.48 and 14,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.08, 30,094.48 and 14,554.78 is: 21,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.08 : 30,094.48 = 14,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.08/30,094.48 = 14,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.08x = 30,094.48 × 14,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.08x = 438,018,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,018,535.61/20,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,839.69

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