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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,373.84, 44,035.92 and 14,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,373.84, 44,035.92 and 14,562.72 is: 21,831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,373.84 : 44,035.92 = 14,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,373.84/44,035.92 = 14,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,373.84x = 44,035.92 × 14,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,373.84x = 641,282,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,282,772.90/29,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,831.77

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