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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,960.89, 44,935.18 and 14,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,960.89, 44,935.18 and 14,159.20 is: 21,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,960.89 : 44,935.18 = 14,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,960.89/44,935.18 = 14,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,960.89x = 44,935.18 × 14,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,960.89x = 636,246,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,246,200.66/29,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.89

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