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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,361.10, 44,041.68 and 13,778.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,361.10, 44,041.68 and 13,778.74 is: 20,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,361.10 : 44,041.68 = 13,778.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,361.10/44,041.68 = 13,778.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,361.10x = 44,041.68 × 13,778.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,361.10x = 606,838,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,838,857.88/29,361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.12

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