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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.57, 44,720.91 and 14,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.57, 44,720.91 and 14,015.76 is: 21,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.57 : 44,720.91 = 14,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.57/44,720.91 = 14,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.57x = 44,720.91 × 14,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.57x = 626,797,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,797,541.54/29,814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.20

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