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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,770.97, 44,657.48 and 14,971.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,770.97, 44,657.48 and 14,971.82 is: 22,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,770.97 : 44,657.48 = 14,971.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,770.97/44,657.48 = 14,971.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,770.97x = 44,657.48 × 14,971.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,770.97x = 668,603,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,603,901.29/29,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,458.25

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