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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.34, 44,947.11 and 14,377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.34, 44,947.11 and 14,377.06 is: 21,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.34 : 44,947.11 = 14,377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.34/44,947.11 = 14,377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.34x = 44,947.11 × 14,377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.34x = 646,207,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,207,297.30/29,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.20

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