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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,246.64, 43,889.40 and 13,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,246.64, 43,889.40 and 13,665.48 is: 20,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,246.64 : 43,889.40 = 13,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,246.64/43,889.40 = 13,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,246.64x = 43,889.40 × 13,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,246.64x = 599,769,717.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,769,717.91/29,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.30

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