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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.58, 44,420.40 and 14,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.58, 44,420.40 and 14,825.88 is: 22,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.58 : 44,420.40 = 14,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.58/44,420.40 = 14,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.58x = 44,420.40 × 14,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.58x = 658,571,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,571,519.95/29,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.33

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