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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,505.66, 44,231.70 and 14,719.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,505.66, 44,231.70 and 14,719.11 is: 22,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,505.66 : 44,231.70 = 14,719.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,505.66/44,231.70 = 14,719.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,505.66x = 44,231.70 × 14,719.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,505.66x = 651,051,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,051,257.79/29,505.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,065.30

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