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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.92, 44,197.36 and 13,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.92, 44,197.36 and 13,883.76 is: 20,825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.92 : 44,197.36 = 13,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.92/44,197.36 = 13,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.92x = 44,197.36 × 13,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.92x = 613,625,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,625,538.87/29,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.63

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