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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.55, 44,939.96 and 14,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.55, 44,939.96 and 14,161.42 is: 21,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.55 : 44,939.96 = 14,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.55/44,939.96 = 14,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.55x = 44,939.96 × 14,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.55x = 636,413,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,413,648.34/29,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.35

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