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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.18, 43,563.66 and 13,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.18, 43,563.66 and 13,471 is: 20,176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.18 : 43,563.66 = 13,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.18/43,563.66 = 13,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.18x = 43,563.66 × 13,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.18x = 586,846,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,846,063.86/29,086.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,176.11

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