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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.32, 44,668.56 and 14,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.32, 44,668.56 and 14,979.20 is: 22,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.32 : 44,668.56 = 14,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.32/44,668.56 = 14,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.32x = 44,668.56 × 14,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.32x = 669,099,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,099,293.95/29,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.34

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