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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.65, 44,042.21 and 13,572.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.65, 44,042.21 and 13,572.66 is: 20,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.65 : 44,042.21 = 13,572.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.65/44,042.21 = 13,572.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.65x = 44,042.21 × 13,572.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.65x = 597,769,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,769,941.98/29,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.34

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