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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,250.12, 43,858.96 and 13,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,250.12, 43,858.96 and 13,659.24 is: 20,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,250.12 : 43,858.96 = 13,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,250.12/43,858.96 = 13,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,250.12x = 43,858.96 × 13,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,250.12x = 599,080,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,080,060.79/29,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.29

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