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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,943.64, 44,905.74 and 14,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,943.64, 44,905.74 and 14,146.48 is: 21,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,943.64 : 44,905.74 = 14,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,943.64/44,905.74 = 14,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,943.64x = 44,905.74 × 14,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,943.64x = 635,258,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,258,152.80/29,943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.13

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