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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.20, 44,932.80 and 14,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.20, 44,932.80 and 14,374.40 is: 21,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.20 : 44,932.80 = 14,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.20/44,932.80 = 14,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.20x = 44,932.80 × 14,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.20x = 645,882,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,882,040.32/29,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.72

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