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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,675.80, 44,502.90 and 14,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,675.80, 44,502.90 and 14,879.80 is: 22,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675.80 : 44,502.90 = 14,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675.80/44,502.90 = 14,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675.80x = 44,502.90 × 14,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675.80x = 662,194,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,194,251.42/29,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.28

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