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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,611.72, 44,439.58 and 14,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,611.72, 44,439.58 and 14,029.40 is: 21,054.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,611.72 : 44,439.58 = 14,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,611.72/44,439.58 = 14,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,611.72x = 44,439.58 × 14,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,611.72x = 623,460,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,460,643.65/29,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.52

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