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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,151.62, 43,731.50 and 14,360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,151.62, 43,731.50 and 14,360.66 is: 21,542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,151.62 : 43,731.50 = 14,360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,151.62/43,731.50 = 14,360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,151.62x = 43,731.50 × 14,360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,151.62x = 628,013,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,013,202.79/29,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,542.99

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