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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,457.86, 44,163.51 and 14,658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,457.86, 44,163.51 and 14,658.71 is: 21,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,457.86 : 44,163.51 = 14,658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,457.86/44,163.51 = 14,658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,457.86x = 44,163.51 × 14,658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,457.86x = 647,379,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,379,864.85/29,457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.48

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