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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,252.98, 43,879.47 and 13,681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,252.98, 43,879.47 and 13,681.54 is: 20,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252.98 : 43,879.47 = 13,681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252.98/43,879.47 = 13,681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252.98x = 43,879.47 × 13,681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252.98x = 600,338,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,338,723.98/29,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.31

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