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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.18, 44,190.96 and 14,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.18, 44,190.96 and 14,661.40 is: 21,999.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.18 : 44,190.96 = 14,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.18/44,190.96 = 14,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.18x = 44,190.96 × 14,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.18x = 647,901,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,901,340.94/29,451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.16

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