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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,506.80, 44,236.16 and 13,721.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,506.80, 44,236.16 and 13,721.79 is: 20,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,506.80 : 44,236.16 = 13,721.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,506.80/44,236.16 = 13,721.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,506.80x = 44,236.16 × 13,721.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,506.80x = 606,999,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,999,229.32/29,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.50

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