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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,771.55, 44,658.59 and 13,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,771.55, 44,658.59 and 13,127.76 is: 19,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,771.55 : 44,658.59 = 13,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,771.55/44,658.59 = 13,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,771.55x = 44,658.59 × 13,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,771.55x = 586,267,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,267,185.82/29,771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.20

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