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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,518.86, 44,297.73 and 13,938.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,518.86, 44,297.73 and 13,938.06 is: 20,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,518.86 : 44,297.73 = 13,938.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,518.86/44,297.73 = 13,938.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,518.86x = 44,297.73 × 13,938.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,518.86x = 617,424,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,424,418.60/29,518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.27

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