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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.08, 44,021.28 and 14,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.08, 44,021.28 and 14,548.32 is: 21,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.08 : 44,021.28 = 14,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.08/44,021.28 = 14,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.08x = 44,021.28 × 14,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.08x = 640,435,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,435,668.25/29,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.50

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