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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.28, 44,216.88 and 14,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.28, 44,216.88 and 14,497.92 is: 21,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.28 : 44,216.88 = 14,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.28/44,216.88 = 14,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.28x = 44,216.88 × 14,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.28x = 641,052,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,052,788.89/29,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,747.35

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