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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.08, 44,478.12 and 14,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.08, 44,478.12 and 14,864.44 is: 22,286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.08 : 44,478.12 = 14,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.08/44,478.12 = 14,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.08x = 44,478.12 × 14,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.08x = 661,142,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,142,346.05/29,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.14

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