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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,248.74, 43,879.50 and 13,657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,248.74, 43,879.50 and 13,657.86 is: 20,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,248.74 : 43,879.50 = 13,657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,248.74/43,879.50 = 13,657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,248.74x = 43,879.50 × 13,657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,248.74x = 599,300,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,300,067.87/29,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.77

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