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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.16, 44,540.82 and 14,899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.16, 44,540.82 and 14,899.32 is: 22,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.16 : 44,540.82 = 14,899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.16/44,540.82 = 14,899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.16x = 44,540.82 × 14,899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.16x = 663,627,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,627,930.24/29,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.98

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