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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,331.55, 43,996.49 and 14,130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,331.55, 43,996.49 and 14,130.69 is: 21,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,331.55 : 43,996.49 = 14,130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,331.55/43,996.49 = 14,130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,331.55x = 43,996.49 × 14,130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,331.55x = 621,700,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,700,761.28/29,331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.63

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