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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759, 44,589.24 and 14,936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759, 44,589.24 and 14,936.64 is: 22,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759 : 44,589.24 = 14,936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759/44,589.24 = 14,936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759x = 44,589.24 × 14,936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759x = 666,013,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,013,425.75/29,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.24

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