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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.83, 44,323.83 and 14,786.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.83, 44,323.83 and 14,786.98 is: 22,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.83 : 44,323.83 = 14,786.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.83/44,323.83 = 14,786.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.83x = 44,323.83 × 14,786.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.83x = 655,415,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,415,643.17/29,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.01

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