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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.14, 41,179.59 and 21,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.14, 41,179.59 and 21,735 is: 30,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.14 : 41,179.59 = 21,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.14/41,179.59 = 21,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.14x = 41,179.59 × 21,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.14x = 895,038,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,038,388.65/29,814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,020.60

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