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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,446.65, 44,155.19 and 13,638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,446.65, 44,155.19 and 13,638.08 is: 20,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,446.65 : 44,155.19 = 13,638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,446.65/44,155.19 = 13,638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,446.65x = 44,155.19 × 13,638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,446.65x = 602,192,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,192,158.12/29,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.28

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