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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.65, 44,611.61 and 14,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.65, 44,611.61 and 14,184.21 is: 21,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.65 : 44,611.61 = 14,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.65/44,611.61 = 14,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.65x = 44,611.61 × 14,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.65x = 632,780,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,780,620.84/29,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.90

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