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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,683.34, 44,525.58 and 13,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,683.34, 44,525.58 and 13,879.65 is: 20,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,683.34 : 44,525.58 = 13,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,683.34/44,525.58 = 13,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,683.34x = 44,525.58 × 13,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,683.34x = 617,999,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,999,466.45/29,683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.74

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