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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.63, 43,810.97 and 21,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.63, 43,810.97 and 21,433.72 is: 32,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.63 : 43,810.97 = 21,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.63/43,810.97 = 21,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.63x = 43,810.97 × 21,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.63x = 939,032,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,032,063.91/29,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.88

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