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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,681.76, 44,535 and 13,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,681.76, 44,535 and 13,033.20 is: 19,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,681.76 : 44,535 = 13,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,681.76/44,535 = 13,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,681.76x = 44,535 × 13,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,681.76x = 580,433,562
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,433,562/29,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.23

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