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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,064.98, 30,051.18 and 14,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,064.98, 30,051.18 and 14,407.52 is: 21,578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,064.98 : 30,051.18 = 14,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,064.98/30,051.18 = 14,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,064.98x = 30,051.18 × 14,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,064.98x = 432,962,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,962,826.62/20,064.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.03

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