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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.78, 44,505.77 and 13,866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.78, 44,505.77 and 13,866.89 is: 20,807.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.78 : 44,505.77 = 13,866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.78/44,505.77 = 13,866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.78x = 44,505.77 × 13,866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.78x = 617,156,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,156,325.09/29,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.15

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