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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,803, 44,636.44 and 14,231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,803, 44,636.44 and 14,231.56 is: 21,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,803 : 44,636.44 = 14,231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,803/44,636.44 = 14,231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,803x = 44,636.44 × 14,231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,803x = 635,246,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,246,174.05/29,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.84

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