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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.79, 44,283 and 14,722.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.79, 44,283 and 14,722.85 is: 22,091.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.79 : 44,283 = 14,722.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.79/44,283 = 14,722.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.79x = 44,283 × 14,722.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.79x = 651,971,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,971,966.55/29,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.17

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