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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.78, 44,428.98 and 14,022.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.78, 44,428.98 and 14,022.36 is: 21,043.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.78 : 44,428.98 = 14,022.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.78/44,428.98 = 14,022.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.78x = 44,428.98 × 14,022.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.78x = 622,999,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,999,151.99/29,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.87

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