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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,656.83, 44,464.25 and 14,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,656.83, 44,464.25 and 14,855.19 is: 22,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,656.83 : 44,464.25 = 14,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,656.83/44,464.25 = 14,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,656.83x = 44,464.25 × 14,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,656.83x = 660,524,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,524,807.68/29,656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.27

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