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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,265.06, 43,898.67 and 13,678.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,265.06, 43,898.67 and 13,678.50 is: 20,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,265.06 : 43,898.67 = 13,678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,265.06/43,898.67 = 13,678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,265.06x = 43,898.67 × 13,678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,265.06x = 600,467,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,467,957.60/29,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.25

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