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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,519.64, 44,279.46 and 13,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,519.64, 44,279.46 and 13,948.20 is: 20,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,519.64 : 44,279.46 = 13,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,519.64/44,279.46 = 13,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,519.64x = 44,279.46 × 13,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,519.64x = 617,618,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,618,763.97/29,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.30

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