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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.72, 44,929.44 and 14,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.72, 44,929.44 and 14,366.88 is: 21,550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.72 : 44,929.44 = 14,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.72/44,929.44 = 14,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.72x = 44,929.44 × 14,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.72x = 645,495,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,495,872.95/29,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.49

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