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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,438.92, 44,137.50 and 13,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,438.92, 44,137.50 and 13,848.04 is: 20,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,438.92 : 44,137.50 = 13,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,438.92/44,137.50 = 13,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,438.92x = 44,137.50 × 13,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,438.92x = 611,217,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,217,865.50/29,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.24

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