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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,578.84, 44,379.06 and 13,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,578.84, 44,379.06 and 13,997.68 is: 21,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,578.84 : 44,379.06 = 13,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,578.84/44,379.06 = 13,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,578.84x = 44,379.06 × 13,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,578.84x = 621,203,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,203,880.58/29,578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.63

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