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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,497.68, 44,187.12 and 14,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,497.68, 44,187.12 and 14,661.60 is: 21,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,497.68 : 44,187.12 = 14,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,497.68/44,187.12 = 14,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,497.68x = 44,187.12 × 14,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,497.68x = 647,853,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,853,878.59/29,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.88

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