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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,163.81, 43,758.06 and 14,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,163.81, 43,758.06 and 14,372.82 is: 21,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,163.81 : 43,758.06 = 14,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,163.81/43,758.06 = 14,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,163.81x = 43,758.06 × 14,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,163.81x = 628,926,719.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,926,719.93/29,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.31

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