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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,562.82, 44,351.91 and 14,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,562.82, 44,351.91 and 14,771.14 is: 22,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,562.82 : 44,351.91 = 14,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,562.82/44,351.91 = 14,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,562.82x = 44,351.91 × 14,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,562.82x = 655,128,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,128,271.88/29,562.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.55

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