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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.65, 30,361.85 and 14,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.65, 30,361.85 and 14,034.26 is: 21,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.65 : 30,361.85 = 14,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.65/30,361.85 = 14,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.65x = 30,361.85 × 14,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.65x = 426,106,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,106,096.98/20,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.40

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