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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.21, 43,877.25 and 13,656.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.21, 43,877.25 and 13,656.33 is: 20,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.21 : 43,877.25 = 13,656.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.21/43,877.25 = 13,656.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.21x = 43,877.25 × 13,656.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.21x = 599,202,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,202,205.49/29,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.50

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