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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,112.27, 43,664.13 and 14,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,112.27, 43,664.13 and 14,317.20 is: 21,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,112.27 : 43,664.13 = 14,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,112.27/43,664.13 = 14,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,112.27x = 43,664.13 × 14,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,112.27x = 625,148,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,148,082.04/29,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.70

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