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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,514.30, 44,271.45 and 13,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,514.30, 44,271.45 and 13,719.30 is: 20,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,514.30 : 44,271.45 = 13,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,514.30/44,271.45 = 13,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,514.30x = 44,271.45 × 13,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,514.30x = 607,373,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,373,303.99/29,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.95

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