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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.32, 44,573.36 and 13,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.32, 44,573.36 and 13,066.86 is: 19,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.32 : 44,573.36 = 13,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.32/44,573.36 = 13,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.32x = 44,573.36 × 13,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.32x = 582,433,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,433,854.85/29,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.20

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