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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.14, 44,086.58 and 14,603.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.14, 44,086.58 and 14,603.59 is: 21,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.14 : 44,086.58 = 14,603.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.14/44,086.58 = 14,603.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.14x = 44,086.58 × 14,603.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.14x = 643,822,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,822,375.68/29,406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,894.15

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