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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,278.16, 43,942.08 and 14,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,278.16, 43,942.08 and 14,503.76 is: 21,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,278.16 : 43,942.08 = 14,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,278.16/43,942.08 = 14,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,278.16x = 43,942.08 × 14,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,278.16x = 637,325,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,325,382.22/29,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,767.95

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