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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,449.56, 44,188.52 and 14,659.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,449.56, 44,188.52 and 14,659.77 is: 21,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,449.56 : 44,188.52 = 14,659.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,449.56/44,188.52 = 14,659.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,449.56x = 44,188.52 × 14,659.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,449.56x = 647,793,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,793,539.84/29,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.71

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