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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.84, 44,872.12 and 14,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.84, 44,872.12 and 14,916.64 is: 22,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.84 : 44,872.12 = 14,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.84/44,872.12 = 14,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.84x = 44,872.12 × 14,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.84x = 669,341,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,341,260.08/29,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.01

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