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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,705.72, 44,543.98 and 14,695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,705.72, 44,543.98 and 14,695.49 is: 22,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,705.72 : 44,543.98 = 14,695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,705.72/44,543.98 = 14,695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,705.72x = 44,543.98 × 14,695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,705.72x = 654,595,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,595,612.65/29,705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.01

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