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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.89, 43,433.10 and 14,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.89, 43,433.10 and 14,163.96 is: 21,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.89 : 43,433.10 = 14,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.89/43,433.10 = 14,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.89x = 43,433.10 × 14,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.89x = 615,184,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,184,691.08/29,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.15

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