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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.20, 30,362.40 and 14,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.20, 30,362.40 and 14,449.20 is: 21,631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.20 : 30,362.40 = 14,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.20/30,362.40 = 14,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.20x = 30,362.40 × 14,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.20x = 438,712,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,712,390.08/20,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.48

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