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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.54, 44,188.65 and 14,671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.54, 44,188.65 and 14,671.47 is: 22,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.54 : 44,188.65 = 14,671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.54/44,188.65 = 14,671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.54x = 44,188.65 × 14,671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.54x = 648,312,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,312,452.82/29,451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.85

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