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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,272.98, 43,909.47 and 13,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,272.98, 43,909.47 and 13,701.54 is: 20,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,272.98 : 43,909.47 = 13,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,272.98/43,909.47 = 13,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,272.98x = 43,909.47 × 13,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,272.98x = 601,627,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,627,359.58/29,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.31

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