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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,687.91, 44,536.73 and 14,100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,687.91, 44,536.73 and 14,100.27 is: 21,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,687.91 : 44,536.73 = 14,100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,687.91/44,536.73 = 14,100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,687.91x = 44,536.73 × 14,100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,687.91x = 627,979,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,979,847.42/29,687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.71

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