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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,602.80, 44,366.13 and 13,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,602.80, 44,366.13 and 13,986 is: 20,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,602.80 : 44,366.13 = 13,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,602.80/44,366.13 = 13,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,602.80x = 44,366.13 × 13,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,602.80x = 620,504,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,504,694.18/29,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.01

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