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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.52, 44,657.28 and 14,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.52, 44,657.28 and 14,186.88 is: 21,246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.52 : 44,657.28 = 14,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.52/44,657.28 = 14,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.52x = 44,657.28 × 14,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.52x = 633,547,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,547,472.49/29,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,246.07

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