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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,645.58, 44,447.40 and 14,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,645.58, 44,447.40 and 14,843.88 is: 22,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,645.58 : 44,447.40 = 14,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,645.58/44,447.40 = 14,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,645.58x = 44,447.40 × 14,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,645.58x = 659,771,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,771,871.91/29,645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.32

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