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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.93, 30,044.61 and 14,197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.93, 30,044.61 and 14,197.77 is: 21,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.93 : 30,044.61 = 14,197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.93/30,044.61 = 14,197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.93x = 30,044.61 × 14,197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.93x = 426,566,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,566,462.52/20,058.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.66

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