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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.76, 44,508.50 and 13,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.76, 44,508.50 and 13,660.28 is: 20,490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.76 : 44,508.50 = 13,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.76/44,508.50 = 13,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.76x = 44,508.50 × 13,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.76x = 607,998,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,998,572.38/29,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.13

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