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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,426.24, 44,136.93 and 13,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,426.24, 44,136.93 and 13,628 is: 20,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,426.24 : 44,136.93 = 13,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,426.24/44,136.93 = 13,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,426.24x = 44,136.93 × 13,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,426.24x = 601,498,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,498,082.04/29,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.87

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