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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,216, 43,828.32 and 13,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,216, 43,828.32 and 13,625.12 is: 20,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216 : 43,828.32 = 13,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216/43,828.32 = 13,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216x = 43,828.32 × 13,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216x = 597,166,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,166,119.40/29,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.69

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