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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.61, 43,896.91 and 13,693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.61, 43,896.91 and 13,693.17 is: 20,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.61 : 43,896.91 = 13,693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.61/43,896.91 = 13,693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.61x = 43,896.91 × 13,693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.61x = 601,087,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,087,631.62/29,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.75

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