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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,531.70, 44,297.55 and 13,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,531.70, 44,297.55 and 13,979.70 is: 20,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,531.70 : 44,297.55 = 13,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,531.70/44,297.55 = 13,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,531.70x = 44,297.55 × 13,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,531.70x = 619,266,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,266,459.74/29,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.55

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