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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,555.94, 44,333.91 and 19,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,555.94, 44,333.91 and 19,714.44 is: 29,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,555.94 : 44,333.91 = 19,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,555.94/44,333.91 = 19,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,555.94x = 44,333.91 × 19,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,555.94x = 874,018,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,018,208.66/29,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,571.66

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