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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.04, 44,948.16 and 14,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.04, 44,948.16 and 14,397.12 is: 21,588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.04 : 44,948.16 = 14,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.04/44,948.16 = 14,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.04x = 44,948.16 × 14,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.04x = 647,124,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,124,053.30/29,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.76

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