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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,172.83, 43,760.72 and 14,193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,172.83, 43,760.72 and 14,193.70 is: 21,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,172.83 : 43,760.72 = 14,193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,172.83/43,760.72 = 14,193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,172.83x = 43,760.72 × 14,193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,172.83x = 621,126,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,126,351.09/29,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,291.27

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