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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.28, 44,869.14 and 14,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.28, 44,869.14 and 14,312.76 is: 21,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.28 : 44,869.14 = 14,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.28/44,869.14 = 14,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.28x = 44,869.14 × 14,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.28x = 642,201,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,201,232.23/29,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.48

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