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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011, 43,510.40 and 14,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011, 43,510.40 and 14,205 is: 21,304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011 : 43,510.40 = 14,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011/43,510.40 = 14,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011x = 43,510.40 × 14,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011x = 618,065,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,065,232/29,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,304.51

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