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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.80, 44,294.64 and 14,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.80, 44,294.64 and 14,740.72 is: 22,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.80 : 44,294.64 = 14,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.80/44,294.64 = 14,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.80x = 44,294.64 × 14,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.80x = 652,934,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,934,885.74/29,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.33

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