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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,521.14, 44,281.71 and 13,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,521.14, 44,281.71 and 13,949.70 is: 20,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,521.14 : 44,281.71 = 13,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,521.14/44,281.71 = 13,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,521.14x = 44,281.71 × 13,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,521.14x = 617,716,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,716,569.99/29,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.55

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