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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,809, 44,645.46 and 14,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,809, 44,645.46 and 14,237.56 is: 21,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,809 : 44,645.46 = 14,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,809/44,645.46 = 14,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,809x = 44,645.46 × 14,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,809x = 635,642,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,642,415.48/29,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.84

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