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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.56, 44,516.70 and 14,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.56, 44,516.70 and 14,083.68 is: 21,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.56 : 44,516.70 = 14,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.56/44,516.70 = 14,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.56x = 44,516.70 × 14,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.56x = 626,958,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,958,957.46/29,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.83

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