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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.87, 30,443.37 and 14,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.87, 30,443.37 and 14,049.25 is: 21,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.87 : 30,443.37 = 14,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.87/30,443.37 = 14,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.87x = 30,443.37 × 14,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.87x = 427,706,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,706,515.97/20,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.20

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