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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,380.68, 44,085.60 and 14,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,380.68, 44,085.60 and 14,589 is: 21,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,380.68 : 44,085.60 = 14,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,380.68/44,085.60 = 14,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,380.68x = 44,085.60 × 14,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,380.68x = 643,164,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,164,818.40/29,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.74

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