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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.91, 44,074.16 and 13,777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.91, 44,074.16 and 13,777.31 is: 20,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.91 : 44,074.16 = 13,777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.91/44,074.16 = 13,777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.91x = 44,074.16 × 13,777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.91x = 607,223,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,223,458.27/29,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.39

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