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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,161.66, 43,741.09 and 13,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,161.66, 43,741.09 and 13,357.57 is: 20,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,161.66 : 43,741.09 = 13,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,161.66/43,741.09 = 13,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,161.66x = 43,741.09 × 13,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,161.66x = 584,274,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,274,671.55/29,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.71

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