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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.08, 30,055.74 and 14,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.08, 30,055.74 and 14,205.18 is: 21,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.08 : 30,055.74 = 14,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.08/30,055.74 = 14,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.08x = 30,055.74 × 14,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.08x = 426,947,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,947,196.73/20,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.49

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