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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.77, 44,529.78 and 14,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.77, 44,529.78 and 14,885.96 is: 22,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.77 : 44,529.78 = 14,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.77/44,529.78 = 14,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.77x = 44,529.78 × 14,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.77x = 662,868,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,868,301.24/29,668.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.29

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