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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.53, 43,837.29 and 13,629.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.53, 43,837.29 and 13,629.65 is: 20,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.53 : 43,837.29 = 13,629.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.53/43,837.29 = 13,629.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.53x = 43,837.29 × 13,629.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.53x = 597,486,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,486,700.46/29,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.50

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