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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,848.16, 44,781.98 and 14,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,848.16, 44,781.98 and 14,267 is: 21,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,848.16 : 44,781.98 = 14,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,848.16/44,781.98 = 14,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,848.16x = 44,781.98 × 14,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,848.16x = 638,904,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,904,508.66/29,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.16

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