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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.94, 44,306.84 and 14,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.94, 44,306.84 and 14,772.47 is: 22,147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.94 : 44,306.84 = 14,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.94/44,306.84 = 14,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.94x = 44,306.84 × 14,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.94x = 654,521,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,521,280.09/29,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.42

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