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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.64, 44,011.12 and 13,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.64, 44,011.12 and 13,761.44 is: 20,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.64 : 44,011.12 = 13,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.64/44,011.12 = 13,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.64x = 44,011.12 × 13,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.64x = 605,656,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,656,387.21/29,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.36

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