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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.89, 44,039.77 and 14,579.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.89, 44,039.77 and 14,579.15 is: 21,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.89 : 44,039.77 = 14,579.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.89/44,039.77 = 14,579.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.89x = 44,039.77 × 14,579.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.89x = 642,062,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,062,156.15/29,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.68

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