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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,803.68, 44,705.52 and 14,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,803.68, 44,705.52 and 14,173.92 is: 21,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,803.68 : 44,705.52 = 14,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,803.68/44,705.52 = 14,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,803.68x = 44,705.52 × 14,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,803.68x = 633,652,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,652,464.04/29,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,260.88

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