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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,777.56, 44,690.88 and 14,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,777.56, 44,690.88 and 14,990.68 is: 22,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,777.56 : 44,690.88 = 14,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,777.56/44,690.88 = 14,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,777.56x = 44,690.88 × 14,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,777.56x = 669,946,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,946,681.00/29,777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.37

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