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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.69, 44,430.31 and 14,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.69, 44,430.31 and 14,837.17 is: 22,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.69 : 44,430.31 = 14,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.69/44,430.31 = 14,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.69x = 44,430.31 × 14,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.69x = 659,220,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,220,062.62/29,635.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.13

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