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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,181.67, 43,770.68 and 14,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,181.67, 43,770.68 and 14,377.50 is: 21,565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,181.67 : 43,770.68 = 14,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,181.67/43,770.68 = 14,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,181.67x = 43,770.68 × 14,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,181.67x = 629,312,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,312,933.73/29,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.35

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