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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061.48, 27,655.98 and 14,074.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061.48, 27,655.98 and 14,074.58 is: 19,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061.48 : 27,655.98 = 14,074.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061.48/27,655.98 = 14,074.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061.48x = 27,655.98 × 14,074.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061.48x = 389,246,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,246,302.99/20,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.67

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