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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.41, 44,658.56 and 14,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.41, 44,658.56 and 14,178.25 is: 21,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.41 : 44,658.56 = 14,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.41/44,658.56 = 14,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.41x = 44,658.56 × 14,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.41x = 633,180,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,180,228.32/29,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.64

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