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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.80, 44,141.70 and 13,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.80, 44,141.70 and 13,632.80 is: 20,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.80 : 44,141.70 = 13,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.80/44,141.70 = 13,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.80x = 44,141.70 × 13,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.80x = 601,774,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,774,967.76/29,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.20

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