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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,275.55, 43,876.76 and 13,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,275.55, 43,876.76 and 13,463.73 is: 20,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,275.55 : 43,876.76 = 13,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,275.55/43,876.76 = 13,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,275.55x = 43,876.76 × 13,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,275.55x = 590,744,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,744,782.60/29,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.78

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