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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.86, 44,165.01 and 14,659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.86, 44,165.01 and 14,659.71 is: 21,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.86 : 44,165.01 = 14,659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.86/44,165.01 = 14,659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.86x = 44,165.01 × 14,659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.86x = 647,446,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,446,238.75/29,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.98

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