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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.80, 44,613.90 and 14,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.80, 44,613.90 and 14,980.80 is: 22,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.80 : 44,613.90 = 14,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.80/44,613.90 = 14,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.80x = 44,613.90 × 14,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.80x = 668,351,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,351,913.12/29,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.18

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