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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,715.83, 44,588.26 and 13,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,715.83, 44,588.26 and 13,073.78 is: 19,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,715.83 : 44,588.26 = 13,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,715.83/44,588.26 = 13,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,715.83x = 44,588.26 × 13,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,715.83x = 582,937,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,937,036.45/29,715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.05

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