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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.15, 44,158.73 and 14,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.15, 44,158.73 and 14,676.90 is: 22,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.15 : 44,158.73 = 14,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.15/44,158.73 = 14,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.15x = 44,158.73 × 14,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.15x = 648,113,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,113,190.95/29,439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.35

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