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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.50, 30,458.28 and 14,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.50, 30,458.28 and 14,098.62 is: 21,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.50 : 30,458.28 = 14,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.50/30,458.28 = 14,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.50x = 30,458.28 × 14,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.50x = 429,419,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,419,715.57/20,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.10

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