Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,102.88, 43,654.32 and 13,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,102.88, 43,654.32 and 13,512 is: 20,268
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,102.88 : 43,654.32 = 13,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,102.88/43,654.32 = 13,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,102.88x = 43,654.32 × 13,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,102.88x = 589,857,171.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,857,171.84/29,102.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,268
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