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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.48, 44,731.31 and 13,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.48, 44,731.31 and 13,176.44 is: 19,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.48 : 44,731.31 = 13,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.48/44,731.31 = 13,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.48x = 44,731.31 × 13,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.48x = 589,399,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,399,300.54/29,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.60

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