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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.59, 43,803.30 and 14,218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.59, 43,803.30 and 14,218.22 is: 21,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.59 : 43,803.30 = 14,218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.59/43,803.30 = 14,218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.59x = 43,803.30 × 14,218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.59x = 622,804,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,804,737.11/29,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.90

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