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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,548.80, 44,323.20 and 13,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,548.80, 44,323.20 and 13,996.80 is: 20,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,548.80 : 44,323.20 = 13,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,548.80/44,323.20 = 13,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,548.80x = 44,323.20 × 13,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,548.80x = 620,382,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,382,965.76/29,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.20

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