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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.24, 44,135.43 and 13,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.24, 44,135.43 and 13,627 is: 20,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.24 : 44,135.43 = 13,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.24/44,135.43 = 13,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.24x = 44,135.43 × 13,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.24x = 601,433,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,433,504.61/29,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.37

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