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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,182.06, 43,774.58 and 14,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,182.06, 43,774.58 and 14,202.96 is: 21,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,182.06 : 43,774.58 = 14,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,182.06/43,774.58 = 14,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,182.06x = 43,774.58 × 14,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,182.06x = 621,728,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,728,608.76/29,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.17

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