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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.74, 43,498.62 and 14,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.74, 43,498.62 and 14,973.30 is: 22,454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.74 : 43,498.62 = 14,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.74/43,498.62 = 14,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.74x = 43,498.62 × 14,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.74x = 651,317,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,317,886.85/29,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,454.79

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