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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.65, 43,644.78 and 14,888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.65, 43,644.78 and 14,888.25 is: 22,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.65 : 43,644.78 = 14,888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.65/43,644.78 = 14,888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.65x = 43,644.78 × 14,888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.65x = 649,794,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,794,282.61/29,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.90

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