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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,714.13, 44,561.47 and 13,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,714.13, 44,561.47 and 13,914.27 is: 20,866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,714.13 : 44,561.47 = 13,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,714.13/44,561.47 = 13,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,714.13x = 44,561.47 × 13,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,714.13x = 620,040,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,040,325.18/29,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.85

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