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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.32, 30,060.74 and 14,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.32, 30,060.74 and 14,210.20 is: 21,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.32 : 30,060.74 = 14,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.32/30,060.74 = 14,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.32x = 30,060.74 × 14,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.32x = 427,169,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,169,127.55/20,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,291.05

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