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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.55, 44,728.40 and 14,020.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.55, 44,728.40 and 14,020.77 is: 21,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.55 : 44,728.40 = 14,020.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.55/44,728.40 = 14,020.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.55x = 44,728.40 × 14,020.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.55x = 627,126,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,126,608.87/29,819.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.72

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