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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,538.20, 44,307.30 and 13,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,538.20, 44,307.30 and 13,986.20 is: 20,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,538.20 : 44,307.30 = 13,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,538.20/44,307.30 = 13,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,538.20x = 44,307.30 × 13,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,538.20x = 619,690,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,690,759.26/29,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.30

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