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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,479.28, 44,219.88 and 14,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,479.28, 44,219.88 and 14,499.92 is: 21,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,479.28 : 44,219.88 = 14,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,479.28/44,219.88 = 14,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,479.28x = 44,219.88 × 14,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,479.28x = 641,184,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,184,722.41/29,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.35

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