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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.89, 44,651.10 and 13,977.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.89, 44,651.10 and 13,977.39 is: 20,965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.89 : 44,651.10 = 13,977.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.89/44,651.10 = 13,977.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.89x = 44,651.10 × 13,977.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.89x = 624,105,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,105,603.12/29,768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.03

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