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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.39, 44,235.84 and 14,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.39, 44,235.84 and 14,721.84 is: 22,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.39 : 44,235.84 = 14,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.39/44,235.84 = 14,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.39x = 44,235.84 × 14,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.39x = 651,232,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,232,958.75/29,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.42

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