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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.84, 44,976.36 and 14,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.84, 44,976.36 and 14,396.56 is: 21,599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.84 : 44,976.36 = 14,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.84/44,976.36 = 14,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.84x = 44,976.36 × 14,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.84x = 647,504,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,504,865.32/29,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.45

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