Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,602.60, 44,382 and 14,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,602.60, 44,382 and 14,002 is: 20,992.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,602.60 : 44,382 = 14,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,602.60/44,382 = 14,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,602.60x = 44,382 × 14,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,602.60x = 621,436,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,436,764/29,602.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,992.64
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