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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.60, 44,524.47 and 13,878.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.60, 44,524.47 and 13,878.90 is: 20,818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.60 : 44,524.47 = 13,878.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.60/44,524.47 = 13,878.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.60x = 44,524.47 × 13,878.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.60x = 617,950,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,950,444.06/29,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.61

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