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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.56, 44,615.97 and 14,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.56, 44,615.97 and 14,187.12 is: 21,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.56 : 44,615.97 = 14,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.56/44,615.97 = 14,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.56x = 44,615.97 × 14,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.56x = 632,972,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,972,120.31/29,758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.25

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