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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,446.74, 44,176.59 and 13,881.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,446.74, 44,176.59 and 13,881.78 is: 20,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,446.74 : 44,176.59 = 13,881.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,446.74/44,176.59 = 13,881.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,446.74x = 44,176.59 × 13,881.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,446.74x = 613,249,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,249,703.53/29,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.72

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