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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.40, 44,674.67 and 14,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.40, 44,674.67 and 14,983.26 is: 22,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.40 : 44,674.67 = 14,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.40/44,674.67 = 14,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.40x = 44,674.67 × 14,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.40x = 669,372,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,372,121.11/29,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.43

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