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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.64, 43,979.22 and 13,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.64, 43,979.22 and 13,322.48 is: 19,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.64 : 43,979.22 = 13,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.64/43,979.22 = 13,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.64x = 43,979.22 × 13,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.64x = 585,912,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,912,058.97/29,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.58

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