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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.76, 43,714.72 and 13,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.76, 43,714.72 and 13,359.50 is: 20,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.76 : 43,714.72 = 13,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.76/43,714.72 = 13,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.76x = 43,714.72 × 13,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.76x = 584,006,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,006,801.84/29,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.83

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