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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.14, 44,771.34 and 14,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.14, 44,771.34 and 14,281.12 is: 21,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.14 : 44,771.34 = 14,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.14/44,771.34 = 14,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.14x = 44,771.34 × 14,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.14x = 639,384,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,384,879.10/29,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,407.64

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