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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.27, 44,178.11 and 14,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.27, 44,178.11 and 14,462.70 is: 21,686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.27 : 44,178.11 = 14,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.27/44,178.11 = 14,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.27x = 44,178.11 × 14,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.27x = 638,934,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,934,679.18/29,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,686.54

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