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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004.64, 43,374.12 and 21,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,004.64, 43,374.12 and 21,614.24 is: 32,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,004.64 : 43,374.12 = 21,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,004.64/43,374.12 = 21,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,004.64x = 43,374.12 × 21,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,004.64x = 937,498,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,498,639.47/29,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,322.37

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