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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,753.97, 44,609.08 and 14,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,753.97, 44,609.08 and 14,182.53 is: 21,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,753.97 : 44,609.08 = 14,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,753.97/44,609.08 = 14,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,753.97x = 44,609.08 × 14,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,753.97x = 632,669,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,669,439.22/29,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.36

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