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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,836.46, 44,747.74 and 13,187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,836.46, 44,747.74 and 13,187.42 is: 19,778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,836.46 : 44,747.74 = 13,187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,836.46/44,747.74 = 13,187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,836.46x = 44,747.74 × 13,187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,836.46x = 590,107,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,107,201.98/29,836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.06

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