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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,539.70, 44,309.55 and 13,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,539.70, 44,309.55 and 13,987.70 is: 20,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,539.70 : 44,309.55 = 13,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,539.70/44,309.55 = 13,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,539.70x = 44,309.55 × 13,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,539.70x = 619,788,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,788,692.54/29,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.55

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