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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.60, 44,063.70 and 13,588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.60, 44,063.70 and 13,588.90 is: 20,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.60 : 44,063.70 = 13,588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.60/44,063.70 = 13,588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.60x = 44,063.70 × 13,588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.60x = 598,777,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,777,212.93/29,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.60

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