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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,270, 43,849.92 and 14,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,270, 43,849.92 and 14,461.60 is: 21,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,270 : 43,849.92 = 14,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,270/43,849.92 = 14,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,270x = 43,849.92 × 14,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,270x = 634,140,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,140,003.07/29,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.19

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