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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,438.79, 44,163.66 and 13,633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,438.79, 44,163.66 and 13,633.38 is: 20,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,438.79 : 44,163.66 = 13,633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,438.79/44,163.66 = 13,633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,438.79x = 44,163.66 × 13,633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,438.79x = 602,099,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,099,958.97/29,438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.61

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