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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,014.57, 43,507.50 and 9,290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,014.57, 43,507.50 and 9,290.57 is: 13,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014.57 : 43,507.50 = 9,290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014.57/43,507.50 = 9,290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014.57x = 43,507.50 × 9,290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014.57x = 404,209,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,209,221.90/29,014.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.25

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