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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,143.80, 43,715.70 and 22,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,143.80, 43,715.70 and 22,145.40 is: 33,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,143.80 : 43,715.70 = 22,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,143.80/43,715.70 = 22,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,143.80x = 43,715.70 × 22,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,143.80x = 968,101,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,101,662.78/29,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,218.10

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