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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.52, 44,629.74 and 13,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.52, 44,629.74 and 13,341 is: 20,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.52 : 44,629.74 = 13,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.52/44,629.74 = 13,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.52x = 44,629.74 × 13,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.52x = 595,405,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,405,361.34/29,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.17

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