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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.42, 44,881.77 and 14,129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.42, 44,881.77 and 14,129.42 is: 21,191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.42 : 44,881.77 = 14,129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.42/44,881.77 = 14,129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.42x = 44,881.77 × 14,129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.42x = 634,153,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,153,083.62/29,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.83

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