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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.76, 44,264.88 and 14,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.76, 44,264.88 and 14,720.40 is: 22,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.76 : 44,264.88 = 14,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.76/44,264.88 = 14,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.76x = 44,264.88 × 14,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.76x = 651,596,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,596,739.55/29,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.22

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