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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452, 44,192.18 and 14,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452, 44,192.18 and 14,662.21 is: 22,000.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452 : 44,192.18 = 14,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452/44,192.18 = 14,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452x = 44,192.18 × 14,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452x = 647,954,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,954,950.21/29,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.37

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