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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,435.23, 44,152.89 and 13,631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,435.23, 44,152.89 and 13,631.65 is: 20,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,435.23 : 44,152.89 = 13,631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,435.23/44,152.89 = 13,631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,435.23x = 44,152.89 × 13,631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,435.23x = 601,876,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,876,742.97/29,435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.50

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