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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,396.63, 44,099.81 and 13,617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,396.63, 44,099.81 and 13,617.43 is: 20,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,396.63 : 44,099.81 = 13,617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,396.63/44,099.81 = 13,617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,396.63x = 44,099.81 × 13,617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,396.63x = 600,526,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,526,075.69/29,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.40

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