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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.93, 43,767.69 and 14,377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.93, 43,767.69 and 14,377.78 is: 21,567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.93 : 43,767.69 = 14,377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.93/43,767.69 = 14,377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.93x = 43,767.69 × 14,377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.93x = 629,282,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,282,217.93/29,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.80

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