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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.52, 43,571.72 and 13,046.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.52, 43,571.72 and 13,046.13 is: 19,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.52 : 43,571.72 = 13,046.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.52/43,571.72 = 13,046.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.52x = 43,571.72 × 13,046.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.52x = 568,442,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,442,356.06/29,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.32

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