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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.55, 44,942.96 and 14,163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.55, 44,942.96 and 14,163.42 is: 21,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.55 : 44,942.96 = 14,163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.55/44,942.96 = 14,163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.55x = 44,942.96 × 14,163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.55x = 636,546,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,546,018.52/29,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.34

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