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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604, 44,427.92 and 14,021.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604, 44,427.92 and 14,021.67 is: 21,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604 : 44,427.92 = 14,021.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604/44,427.92 = 14,021.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604x = 44,427.92 × 14,021.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604x = 622,953,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,953,633.03/29,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.89

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