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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,523.60, 44,285.40 and 13,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,523.60, 44,285.40 and 13,971.60 is: 20,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,523.60 : 44,285.40 = 13,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,523.60/44,285.40 = 13,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,523.60x = 44,285.40 × 13,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,523.60x = 618,737,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,737,894.64/29,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.40

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