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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919.61, 44,878.36 and 14,118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919.61, 44,878.36 and 14,118.87 is: 21,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919.61 : 44,878.36 = 14,118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919.61/44,878.36 = 14,118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919.61x = 44,878.36 × 14,118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919.61x = 633,631,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,631,730.65/29,919.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.81

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