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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.55, 44,938.46 and 14,160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.55, 44,938.46 and 14,160.42 is: 21,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.55 : 44,938.46 = 14,160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.55/44,938.46 = 14,160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.55x = 44,938.46 × 14,160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.55x = 636,347,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,347,467.75/29,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.85

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