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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.67, 44,953.21 and 14,178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.67, 44,953.21 and 14,178.07 is: 21,263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.67 : 44,953.21 = 14,178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.67/44,953.21 = 14,178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.67x = 44,953.21 × 14,178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.67x = 637,349,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,349,758.10/29,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.65

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