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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,449.31, 44,188.15 and 14,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,449.31, 44,188.15 and 14,659.52 is: 21,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,449.31 : 44,188.15 = 14,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,449.31/44,188.15 = 14,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,449.31x = 44,188.15 × 14,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,449.31x = 647,777,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,777,142.51/29,449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.34

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