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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.70, 44,777.34 and 14,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.70, 44,777.34 and 14,273.82 is: 21,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.70 : 44,777.34 = 14,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.70/44,777.34 = 14,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.70x = 44,777.34 × 14,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.70x = 639,143,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,143,691.24/29,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.31

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