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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,032.87, 43,475.44 and 19,142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,032.87, 43,475.44 and 19,142.14 is: 28,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,032.87 : 43,475.44 = 19,142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,032.87/43,475.44 = 19,142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,032.87x = 43,475.44 × 19,142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,032.87x = 832,212,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,212,959.04/29,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,664.51

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