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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.54, 44,802.03 and 14,280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.54, 44,802.03 and 14,280.38 is: 21,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.54 : 44,802.03 = 14,280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.54/44,802.03 = 14,280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.54x = 44,802.03 × 14,280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.54x = 639,789,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,789,789.16/29,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.21

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