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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.20, 43,494.30 and 13,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.20, 43,494.30 and 13,444.20 is: 20,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.20 : 43,494.30 = 13,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.20/43,494.30 = 13,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.20x = 43,494.30 × 13,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.20x = 584,746,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,746,068.06/28,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.30

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