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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,282.40, 30,416.40 and 14,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,282.40, 30,416.40 and 14,042.40 is: 21,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,282.40 : 30,416.40 = 14,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,282.40/30,416.40 = 14,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,282.40x = 30,416.40 × 14,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,282.40x = 427,119,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,119,255.36/20,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.62

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