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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.98, 44,071.83 and 14,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.98, 44,071.83 and 14,587.38 is: 21,883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.98 : 44,071.83 = 14,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.98/44,071.83 = 14,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.98x = 44,071.83 × 14,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.98x = 642,892,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,892,531.51/29,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.48

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