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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,713.80, 44,508.60 and 13,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,713.80, 44,508.60 and 13,932.30 is: 20,869.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713.80 : 44,508.60 = 13,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713.80/44,508.60 = 13,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713.80x = 44,508.60 × 13,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713.80x = 620,107,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,107,167.78/29,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.33

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