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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709.16, 44,537.82 and 14,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709.16, 44,537.82 and 14,897.32 is: 22,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709.16 : 44,537.82 = 14,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709.16/44,537.82 = 14,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709.16x = 44,537.82 × 14,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709.16x = 663,494,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,494,156.64/29,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.98

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