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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,089.28, 43,637.98 and 14,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,089.28, 43,637.98 and 14,298.78 is: 21,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,089.28 : 43,637.98 = 14,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,089.28/43,637.98 = 14,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,089.28x = 43,637.98 × 14,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,089.28x = 623,969,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,969,875.66/29,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.17

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