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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.68, 44,611.97 and 14,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.68, 44,611.97 and 14,215.24 is: 21,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.68 : 44,611.97 = 14,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.68/44,611.97 = 14,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.68x = 44,611.97 × 14,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.68x = 634,169,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,169,566.29/29,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.38

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