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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,649.54, 44,488.91 and 13,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,649.54, 44,488.91 and 13,855.66 is: 20,790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,649.54 : 44,488.91 = 13,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,649.54/44,488.91 = 13,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,649.54x = 44,488.91 × 13,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,649.54x = 616,423,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,423,210.73/29,649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.31

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