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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,045.39, 43,568.09 and 14,250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,045.39, 43,568.09 and 14,250.87 is: 21,376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,045.39 : 43,568.09 = 14,250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,045.39/43,568.09 = 14,250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,045.39x = 43,568.09 × 14,250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,045.39x = 620,883,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,883,249.09/29,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.31

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