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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.08, 44,469.12 and 14,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.08, 44,469.12 and 14,858.44 is: 22,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.08 : 44,469.12 = 14,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.08/44,469.12 = 14,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.08x = 44,469.12 × 14,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.08x = 660,741,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,741,751.37/29,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.14

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