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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785, 44,664.38 and 13,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785, 44,664.38 and 13,994.52 is: 20,985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785 : 44,664.38 = 13,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785/44,664.38 = 13,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785x = 44,664.38 × 13,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785x = 625,056,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,056,489.23/29,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.61

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