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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.82, 44,323.81 and 14,786.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.82, 44,323.81 and 14,786.97 is: 22,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.82 : 44,323.81 = 14,786.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.82/44,323.81 = 14,786.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.82x = 44,323.81 × 14,786.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.82x = 655,414,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,414,627.14/29,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.99

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