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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,242.95, 43,870.88 and 13,652.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,242.95, 43,870.88 and 13,652.07 is: 20,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,242.95 : 43,870.88 = 13,652.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,242.95/43,870.88 = 13,652.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,242.95x = 43,870.88 × 13,652.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,242.95x = 598,928,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,928,324.72/29,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.12

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