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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.46, 44,902.09 and 14,170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.46, 44,902.09 and 14,170.69 is: 21,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.46 : 44,902.09 = 14,170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.46/44,902.09 = 14,170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.46x = 44,902.09 × 14,170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.46x = 636,293,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,293,597.74/29,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.07

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