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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,588.80, 44,376.72 and 13,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,588.80, 44,376.72 and 13,997.92 is: 20,993.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,588.80 : 44,376.72 = 13,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,588.80/44,376.72 = 13,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,588.80x = 44,376.72 × 13,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,588.80x = 621,181,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,181,776.42/29,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.81

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