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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,522.88, 44,286.24 and 13,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,522.88, 44,286.24 and 13,955.52 is: 20,934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,522.88 : 44,286.24 = 13,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,522.88/44,286.24 = 13,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,522.88x = 44,286.24 × 13,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,522.88x = 618,037,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,037,508.04/29,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.19

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