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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,008.99, 43,507.41 and 14,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,008.99, 43,507.41 and 14,203 is: 21,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,008.99 : 43,507.41 = 14,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,008.99/43,507.41 = 14,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,008.99x = 43,507.41 × 14,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,008.99x = 617,935,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,935,744.23/29,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.53

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