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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.16, 44,786.48 and 14,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.16, 44,786.48 and 14,270 is: 21,409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.16 : 44,786.48 = 14,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.16/44,786.48 = 14,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.16x = 44,786.48 × 14,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.16x = 639,103,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,103,069.60/29,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.66

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