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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.48, 43,850.46 and 12,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.48, 43,850.46 and 12,354.14 is: 18,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.48 : 43,850.46 = 12,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.48/43,850.46 = 12,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.48x = 43,850.46 × 12,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.48x = 541,734,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,734,721.90/29,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.29

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