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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,398.64, 44,039.64 and 13,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,398.64, 44,039.64 and 13,768.88 is: 20,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,398.64 : 44,039.64 = 13,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,398.64/44,039.64 = 13,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,398.64x = 44,039.64 × 13,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,398.64x = 606,376,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,376,518.40/29,398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.01

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