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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.76, 44,556.52 and 13,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.76, 44,556.52 and 13,917.64 is: 20,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.76 : 44,556.52 = 13,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.76/44,556.52 = 13,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.76x = 44,556.52 × 13,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.76x = 620,121,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,121,605.01/29,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.93

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