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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.54, 44,188.51 and 14,672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.54, 44,188.51 and 14,672.46 is: 21,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.54 : 44,188.51 = 14,672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.54/44,188.51 = 14,672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.54x = 44,188.51 × 14,672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.54x = 648,354,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,354,145.43/29,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,994.85

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