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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,502.77, 44,268.39 and 14,713.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,502.77, 44,268.39 and 14,713.79 is: 22,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,502.77 : 44,268.39 = 14,713.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,502.77/44,268.39 = 14,713.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,502.77x = 44,268.39 × 14,713.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,502.77x = 651,355,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,355,572.76/29,502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.78

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