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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.51, 44,278.22 and 13,725.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.51, 44,278.22 and 13,725.01 is: 20,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.51 : 44,278.22 = 13,725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.51/44,278.22 = 13,725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.51x = 44,278.22 × 13,725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.51x = 607,719,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,719,012.28/29,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.61

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