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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,521.68, 44,290.62 and 14,712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,521.68, 44,290.62 and 14,712.72 is: 22,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,521.68 : 44,290.62 = 14,712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,521.68/44,290.62 = 14,712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,521.68x = 44,290.62 × 14,712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,521.68x = 651,635,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,635,490.69/29,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.12

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