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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.92, 44,590.40 and 14,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.92, 44,590.40 and 14,155.48 is: 21,233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.92 : 44,590.40 = 14,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.92/44,590.40 = 14,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.92x = 44,590.40 × 14,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.92x = 631,198,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,198,515.39/29,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.23

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