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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,504.88, 44,251.92 and 13,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,504.88, 44,251.92 and 13,705.56 is: 20,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,504.88 : 44,251.92 = 13,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,504.88/44,251.92 = 13,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,504.88x = 44,251.92 × 13,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,504.88x = 606,497,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,497,344.68/29,504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.83

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