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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.79, 44,187.39 and 14,671.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.79, 44,187.39 and 14,671.71 is: 21,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.79 : 44,187.39 = 14,671.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.79/44,187.39 = 14,671.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.79x = 44,187.39 × 14,671.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.79x = 648,304,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,304,571.74/29,476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.73

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