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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.79, 44,737.85 and 13,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.79, 44,737.85 and 13,187.36 is: 19,780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.79 : 44,737.85 = 13,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.79/44,737.85 = 13,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.79x = 44,737.85 × 13,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.79x = 589,974,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,974,278.39/29,826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.01

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