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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676.85, 44,514.23 and 13,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676.85, 44,514.23 and 13,876.11 is: 20,813.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676.85 : 44,514.23 = 13,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676.85/44,514.23 = 13,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676.85x = 44,514.23 × 13,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676.85x = 617,684,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,684,282.66/29,676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,813.68

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