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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.84, 44,143.80 and 14,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.84, 44,143.80 and 14,610.88 is: 21,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.84 : 44,143.80 = 14,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.84/44,143.80 = 14,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.84x = 44,143.80 × 14,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.84x = 644,979,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,979,764.54/29,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.29

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