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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.62, 43,730 and 14,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.62, 43,730 and 14,359.66 is: 21,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.62 : 43,730 = 14,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.62/43,730 = 14,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.62x = 43,730 × 14,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.62x = 627,947,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,947,931.80/29,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.49

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