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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,248.88, 43,879.80 and 13,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,248.88, 43,879.80 and 13,658 is: 20,490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,248.88 : 43,879.80 = 13,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,248.88/43,879.80 = 13,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,248.88x = 43,879.80 × 13,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,248.88x = 599,310,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,310,308.40/29,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.03

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