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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.55, 44,169.39 and 14,456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.55, 44,169.39 and 14,456.71 is: 21,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.55 : 44,169.39 = 14,456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.55/44,169.39 = 14,456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.55x = 44,169.39 × 14,456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.55x = 638,544,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,544,062.11/29,472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.72

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