Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,126.88, 43,690.32 and 13,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,126.88, 43,690.32 and 13,536 is: 20,304
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,126.88 : 43,690.32 = 13,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,126.88/43,690.32 = 13,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,126.88x = 43,690.32 × 13,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,126.88x = 591,392,171.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,392,171.52/29,126.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,304
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