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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.78, 44,616.30 and 14,187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.78, 44,616.30 and 14,187.34 is: 21,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.78 : 44,616.30 = 14,187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.78/44,616.30 = 14,187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.78x = 44,616.30 × 14,187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.78x = 632,986,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,986,617.64/29,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.58

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