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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,801.52, 44,713.82 and 13,149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,801.52, 44,713.82 and 13,149.79 is: 19,729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,801.52 : 44,713.82 = 13,149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,801.52/44,713.82 = 13,149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,801.52x = 44,713.82 × 13,149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,801.52x = 587,977,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,977,515.70/29,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.78

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