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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,469.52, 44,211.66 and 13,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,469.52, 44,211.66 and 13,883.50 is: 20,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,469.52 : 44,211.66 = 13,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,469.52/44,211.66 = 13,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,469.52x = 44,211.66 × 13,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,469.52x = 613,812,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,812,581.61/29,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.73

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