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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.14, 44,513.15 and 13,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.14, 44,513.15 and 13,878.27 is: 20,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.14 : 44,513.15 = 13,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.14/44,513.15 = 13,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.14x = 44,513.15 × 13,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.14x = 617,765,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,765,444.86/29,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.52

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