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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,257.56, 43,887.42 and 13,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,257.56, 43,887.42 and 13,671 is: 20,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,257.56 : 43,887.42 = 13,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,257.56/43,887.42 = 13,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,257.56x = 43,887.42 × 13,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,257.56x = 599,984,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,984,918.82/29,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.00

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