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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,151.65, 43,646.28 and 14,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,151.65, 43,646.28 and 14,889.25 is: 22,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,151.65 : 43,646.28 = 14,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,151.65/43,646.28 = 14,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,151.65x = 43,646.28 × 14,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,151.65x = 649,860,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,860,374.49/29,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.40

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