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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,533.14, 44,278.47 and 13,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,533.14, 44,278.47 and 13,942.26 is: 20,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,533.14 : 44,278.47 = 13,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,533.14/44,278.47 = 13,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,533.14x = 44,278.47 × 13,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,533.14x = 617,341,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,341,941.14/29,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.36

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