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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,929.77, 44,903.79 and 14,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,929.77, 44,903.79 and 14,146.92 is: 21,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,929.77 : 44,903.79 = 14,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,929.77/44,903.79 = 14,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,929.77x = 44,903.79 × 14,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,929.77x = 635,250,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,250,324.83/29,929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,224.70

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