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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,691.36, 44,537.58 and 13,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,691.36, 44,537.58 and 13,887.66 is: 20,831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,691.36 : 44,537.58 = 13,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,691.36/44,537.58 = 13,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,691.36x = 44,537.58 × 13,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,691.36x = 618,522,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,522,768.26/29,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.74

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