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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.44, 44,481.96 and 13,854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.44, 44,481.96 and 13,854.48 is: 20,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.44 : 44,481.96 = 13,854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.44/44,481.96 = 13,854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.44x = 44,481.96 × 13,854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.44x = 616,274,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,274,425.18/29,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.36

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