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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,700.99, 44,530.34 and 13,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,700.99, 44,530.34 and 13,897.26 is: 20,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,700.99 : 44,530.34 = 13,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,700.99/44,530.34 = 13,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,700.99x = 44,530.34 × 13,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,700.99x = 618,849,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,849,643.38/29,700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.99

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