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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.80, 44,618.10 and 14,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.80, 44,618.10 and 14,005.30 is: 20,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.80 : 44,618.10 = 14,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.80/44,618.10 = 14,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.80x = 44,618.10 × 14,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.80x = 624,889,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,889,875.93/29,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.75

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