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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.54, 44,127.66 and 14,438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.54, 44,127.66 and 14,438.21 is: 21,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.54 : 44,127.66 = 14,438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.54/44,127.66 = 14,438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.54x = 44,127.66 × 14,438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.54x = 637,124,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,124,421.89/29,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.98

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