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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709, 44,507.88 and 14,900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709, 44,507.88 and 14,900.58 is: 22,322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709 : 44,507.88 = 14,900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709/44,507.88 = 14,900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709x = 44,507.88 × 14,900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709x = 663,193,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,193,226.57/29,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.97

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