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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,860.91, 44,801.09 and 14,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,860.91, 44,801.09 and 14,279.75 is: 21,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860.91 : 44,801.09 = 14,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860.91/44,801.09 = 14,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860.91x = 44,801.09 × 14,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860.91x = 639,748,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,748,364.93/29,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.28

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