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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.59, 44,146.62 and 14,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.59, 44,146.62 and 14,437.92 is: 21,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.59 : 44,146.62 = 14,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.59/44,146.62 = 14,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.59x = 44,146.62 × 14,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.59x = 637,385,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,385,120.29/29,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.79

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