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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.16, 44,940.96 and 14,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.16, 44,940.96 and 14,373 is: 21,564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.16 : 44,940.96 = 14,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.16/44,940.96 = 14,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.16x = 44,940.96 × 14,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.16x = 645,936,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,936,418.08/29,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.16

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