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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,426.54, 44,159.24 and 13,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,426.54, 44,159.24 and 13,845.38 is: 20,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,426.54 : 44,159.24 = 13,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,426.54/44,159.24 = 13,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,426.54x = 44,159.24 × 13,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,426.54x = 611,401,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,401,168.29/29,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.21

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