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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.65, 44,234.71 and 14,721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.65, 44,234.71 and 14,721.10 is: 22,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.65 : 44,234.71 = 14,721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.65/44,234.71 = 14,721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.65x = 44,234.71 × 14,721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.65x = 651,183,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,183,441.99/29,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.29

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