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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451, 44,190.68 and 14,661.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451, 44,190.68 and 14,661.21 is: 21,998.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451 : 44,190.68 = 14,661.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451/44,190.68 = 14,661.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451x = 44,190.68 × 14,661.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451x = 647,888,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,888,766.22/29,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,998.87

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