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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223, 43,814.88 and 14,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223, 43,814.88 and 14,441.40 is: 21,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223 : 43,814.88 = 14,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223/43,814.88 = 14,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223x = 43,814.88 × 14,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223x = 632,748,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,748,208.03/29,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.40

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