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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,381.68, 44,087.10 and 14,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,381.68, 44,087.10 and 14,590 is: 21,892.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,381.68 : 44,087.10 = 14,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,381.68/44,087.10 = 14,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,381.68x = 44,087.10 × 14,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,381.68x = 643,230,789
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,230,789/29,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.24

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