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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.79, 44,185.89 and 14,670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.79, 44,185.89 and 14,670.71 is: 21,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.79 : 44,185.89 = 14,670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.79/44,185.89 = 14,670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.79x = 44,185.89 × 14,670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.79x = 648,238,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,238,295.54/29,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,992.23

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