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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,837.21, 44,748.86 and 13,188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,837.21, 44,748.86 and 13,188.17 is: 19,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,837.21 : 44,748.86 = 13,188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,837.21/44,748.86 = 13,188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,837.21x = 44,748.86 × 13,188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,837.21x = 590,155,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,155,717.83/29,837.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.18

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