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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,571, 44,386.62 and 14,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,571, 44,386.62 and 14,790.60 is: 22,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,571 : 44,386.62 = 14,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,571/44,386.62 = 14,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,571x = 44,386.62 × 14,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,571x = 656,504,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,504,741.77/29,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.97

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