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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.28, 44,839.10 and 14,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.28, 44,839.10 and 14,305 is: 21,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.28 : 44,839.10 = 14,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.28/44,839.10 = 14,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.28x = 44,839.10 × 14,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.28x = 641,423,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,423,325.50/29,886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.13

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