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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,181.69, 43,786.20 and 14,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,181.69, 43,786.20 and 14,382.54 is: 21,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,181.69 : 43,786.20 = 14,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,181.69/43,786.20 = 14,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,181.69x = 43,786.20 × 14,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,181.69x = 629,756,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,756,745.18/29,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.54

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