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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.24, 44,183.34 and 13,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.24, 44,183.34 and 13,886.28 is: 20,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.24 : 44,183.34 = 13,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.24/44,183.34 = 13,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.24x = 44,183.34 × 13,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.24x = 613,542,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,542,230.58/29,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.48

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