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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,204.40, 43,806.60 and 14,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,204.40, 43,806.60 and 14,415.60 is: 21,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,204.40 : 43,806.60 = 14,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,204.40/43,806.60 = 14,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,204.40x = 43,806.60 × 14,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,204.40x = 631,498,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,498,422.96/29,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.40

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