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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,940.16, 44,919.96 and 14,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,940.16, 44,919.96 and 14,359 is: 21,543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,940.16 : 44,919.96 = 14,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,940.16/44,919.96 = 14,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,940.16x = 44,919.96 × 14,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,940.16x = 645,005,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,005,705.64/29,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.16

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