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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,276.78, 43,897.14 and 14,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,276.78, 43,897.14 and 14,254.07 is: 21,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,276.78 : 43,897.14 = 14,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,276.78/43,897.14 = 14,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,276.78x = 43,897.14 × 14,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,276.78x = 625,712,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,712,686.87/29,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.32

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