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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.31, 44,777.66 and 13,217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.31, 44,777.66 and 13,217.99 is: 19,822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.31 : 44,777.66 = 13,217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.31/44,777.66 = 13,217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.31x = 44,777.66 × 13,217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.31x = 591,870,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,870,372.13/29,858.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.63

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