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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,126.88 : 43,690.32 = 13,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,126.88/43,690.32 = 13,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,126.88x = 43,690.32 × 13,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,126.88x = 591,392,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,392,171.52/29,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304

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