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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.52, 44,529.78 and 13,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.52, 44,529.78 and 13,259 is: 19,888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.52 : 44,529.78 = 13,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.52/44,529.78 = 13,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.52x = 44,529.78 × 13,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.52x = 590,420,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,420,353.02/29,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.50

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