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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.38, 44,272.98 and 14,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.38, 44,272.98 and 14,716.08 is: 22,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.38 : 44,272.98 = 14,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.38/44,272.98 = 14,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.38x = 44,272.98 × 14,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.38x = 651,524,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,524,715.52/29,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.38

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