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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.89, 44,936.68 and 14,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.89, 44,936.68 and 14,160.20 is: 21,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.89 : 44,936.68 = 14,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.89/44,936.68 = 14,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.89x = 44,936.68 × 14,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.89x = 636,312,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,312,376.14/29,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.39

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