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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,449, 44,187.68 and 14,659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,449, 44,187.68 and 14,659.21 is: 21,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,449 : 44,187.68 = 14,659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,449/44,187.68 = 14,659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,449x = 44,187.68 × 14,659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,449x = 647,756,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,756,480.53/29,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.87

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