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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,689.91, 44,539.73 and 14,102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,689.91, 44,539.73 and 14,102.27 is: 21,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,689.91 : 44,539.73 = 14,102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,689.91/44,539.73 = 14,102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,689.91x = 44,539.73 × 14,102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,689.91x = 628,111,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,111,298.19/29,689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.72

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