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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.37, 44,590.77 and 13,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.37, 44,590.77 and 13,923.54 is: 20,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.37 : 44,590.77 = 13,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.37/44,590.77 = 13,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.37x = 44,590.77 × 13,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.37x = 620,861,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,861,369.73/29,717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.20

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