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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424.86, 44,078.19 and 13,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424.86, 44,078.19 and 13,607.72 is: 20,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424.86 : 44,078.19 = 13,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424.86/44,078.19 = 13,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424.86x = 44,078.19 × 13,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424.86x = 599,803,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,803,396.21/29,424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.24

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