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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,058.36, 43,614.82 and 14,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,058.36, 43,614.82 and 14,277.88 is: 21,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,058.36 : 43,614.82 = 14,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,058.36/43,614.82 = 14,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,058.36x = 43,614.82 × 14,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,058.36x = 622,727,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,727,238.55/29,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.23

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