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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.04, 44,538.66 and 14,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.04, 44,538.66 and 14,121 is: 21,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.04 : 44,538.66 = 14,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.04/44,538.66 = 14,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.04x = 44,538.66 × 14,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.04x = 628,930,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,930,417.86/29,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.89

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