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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,498.65, 44,221.21 and 14,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,498.65, 44,221.21 and 14,712.10 is: 22,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,498.65 : 44,221.21 = 14,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,498.65/44,221.21 = 14,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,498.65x = 44,221.21 × 14,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,498.65x = 650,586,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,586,716.31/29,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.80

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