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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,855.41, 44,762.36 and 13,206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,855.41, 44,762.36 and 13,206.35 is: 19,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,855.41 : 44,762.36 = 13,206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,855.41/44,762.36 = 13,206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,855.41x = 44,762.36 × 13,206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,855.41x = 591,147,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,147,438.86/29,855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.35

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