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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.35, 44,186.73 and 14,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.35, 44,186.73 and 14,671.27 is: 21,993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.35 : 44,186.73 = 14,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.35/44,186.73 = 14,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.35x = 44,186.73 × 14,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.35x = 648,275,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,275,501.48/29,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.07

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