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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.96, 44,091.12 and 14,398.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.96, 44,091.12 and 14,398.65 is: 21,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.96 : 44,091.12 = 14,398.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.96/44,091.12 = 14,398.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.96x = 44,091.12 × 14,398.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.96x = 634,852,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,852,604.99/29,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.12

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