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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,246.88, 43,876.80 and 13,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,246.88, 43,876.80 and 13,656 is: 20,487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,246.88 : 43,876.80 = 13,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,246.88/43,876.80 = 13,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,246.88x = 43,876.80 × 13,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,246.88x = 599,181,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,181,580.80/29,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.03

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