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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,178.63, 43,809.05 and 14,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,178.63, 43,809.05 and 14,957.46 is: 22,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,178.63 : 43,809.05 = 14,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,178.63/43,809.05 = 14,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,178.63x = 43,809.05 × 14,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,178.63x = 655,272,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,272,150.41/29,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.26

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