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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,188.08, 43,785.90 and 14,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,188.08, 43,785.90 and 14,385.60 is: 21,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,188.08 : 43,785.90 = 14,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,188.08/43,785.90 = 14,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,188.08x = 43,785.90 × 14,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,188.08x = 629,886,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,886,443.04/29,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.26

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