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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,561.80, 44,342.70 and 14,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,561.80, 44,342.70 and 14,009.80 is: 21,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,561.80 : 44,342.70 = 14,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,561.80/44,342.70 = 14,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,561.80x = 44,342.70 × 14,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,561.80x = 621,232,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,232,358.46/29,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.70

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