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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,383.70, 44,104.35 and 14,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,383.70, 44,104.35 and 14,609.30 is: 21,928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,383.70 : 44,104.35 = 14,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,383.70/44,104.35 = 14,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,383.70x = 44,104.35 × 14,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,383.70x = 644,333,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,333,680.46/29,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,928.27

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