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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,615, 44,444.34 and 14,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,615, 44,444.34 and 14,032.64 is: 21,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,615 : 44,444.34 = 14,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,615/44,444.34 = 14,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,615x = 44,444.34 × 14,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,615x = 623,671,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,671,423.26/29,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.31

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