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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,181.66, 43,786.16 and 14,382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,181.66, 43,786.16 and 14,382.51 is: 21,580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,181.66 : 43,786.16 = 14,382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,181.66/43,786.16 = 14,382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,181.66x = 43,786.16 × 14,382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,181.66x = 629,754,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,754,702.68/29,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.50

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