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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,237.28, 43,873.76 and 13,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,237.28, 43,873.76 and 13,656 is: 20,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,237.28 : 43,873.76 = 13,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,237.28/43,873.76 = 13,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,237.28x = 43,873.76 × 13,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,237.28x = 599,140,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,140,066.56/29,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.33

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