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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,920.96, 44,876.58 and 14,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,920.96, 44,876.58 and 14,125.96 is: 21,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,920.96 : 44,876.58 = 14,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,920.96/44,876.58 = 14,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,920.96x = 44,876.58 × 14,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,920.96x = 633,924,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,924,777.14/29,920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.64

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