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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,114.43, 43,671.65 and 23,243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,114.43, 43,671.65 and 23,243.55 is: 34,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,114.43 : 43,671.65 = 23,243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,114.43/43,671.65 = 23,243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,114.43x = 43,671.65 × 23,243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,114.43x = 1,015,084,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,084,064.14/29,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,865.33

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