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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,551.62, 44,281.87 and 14,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,551.62, 44,281.87 and 14,541.51 is: 21,789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,551.62 : 44,281.87 = 14,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,551.62/44,281.87 = 14,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,551.62x = 44,281.87 × 14,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,551.62x = 643,925,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,925,255.42/29,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,789.85

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