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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,575.23, 44,340.97 and 13,974.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,575.23, 44,340.97 and 13,974.63 is: 20,951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,575.23 : 44,340.97 = 13,974.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,575.23/44,340.97 = 13,974.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,575.23x = 44,340.97 × 13,974.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,575.23x = 619,648,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,648,649.59/29,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.61

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