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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.70, 44,117.85 and 14,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.70, 44,117.85 and 14,618.30 is: 21,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.70 : 44,117.85 = 14,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.70/44,117.85 = 14,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.70x = 44,117.85 × 14,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.70x = 644,927,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,927,966.66/29,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.77

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