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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.54, 44,220.60 and 13,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.54, 44,220.60 and 13,889.52 is: 20,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.54 : 44,220.60 = 13,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.54/44,220.60 = 13,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.54x = 44,220.60 × 13,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.54x = 614,202,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,202,908.11/29,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.72

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