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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,581.12, 44,349.76 and 13,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,581.12, 44,349.76 and 13,980.52 is: 20,960.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,581.12 : 44,349.76 = 13,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,581.12/44,349.76 = 13,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,581.12x = 44,349.76 × 13,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,581.12x = 620,032,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,032,706.68/29,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.42

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