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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.16, 44,783.48 and 14,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.16, 44,783.48 and 14,268 is: 21,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.16 : 44,783.48 = 14,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.16/44,783.48 = 14,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.16x = 44,783.48 × 14,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.16x = 638,970,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,970,692.64/29,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.66

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