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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284.80, 43,901.28 and 13,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284.80, 43,901.28 and 13,698.24 is: 20,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284.80 : 43,901.28 = 13,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284.80/43,901.28 = 13,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284.80x = 43,901.28 × 13,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284.80x = 601,370,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,370,269.75/29,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.24

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