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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.80, 44,225.76 and 14,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.80, 44,225.76 and 14,684.40 is: 22,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.80 : 44,225.76 = 14,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.80/44,225.76 = 14,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.80x = 44,225.76 × 14,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.80x = 649,428,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,428,750.14/29,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.86

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