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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.25, 44,154.32 and 13,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.25, 44,154.32 and 13,842.09 is: 20,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.25 : 44,154.32 = 13,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.25/44,154.32 = 13,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.25x = 44,154.32 × 13,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.25x = 611,188,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,188,002.12/29,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.28

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