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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.34, 44,569.88 and 13,922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.34, 44,569.88 and 13,922.68 is: 20,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.34 : 44,569.88 = 13,922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.34/44,569.88 = 13,922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.34x = 44,569.88 × 13,922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.34x = 620,532,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,532,176.88/29,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.04

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