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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,779.16, 44,656.81 and 13,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,779.16, 44,656.81 and 13,127.35 is: 19,685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,779.16 : 44,656.81 = 13,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,779.16/44,656.81 = 13,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,779.16x = 44,656.81 × 13,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,779.16x = 586,225,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,225,574.75/29,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.77

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