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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.52, 44,811.74 and 14,318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.52, 44,811.74 and 14,318.44 is: 21,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.52 : 44,811.74 = 14,318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.52/44,811.74 = 14,318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.52x = 44,811.74 × 14,318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.52x = 641,634,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,634,210.49/29,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.49

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