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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.72, 44,805.30 and 13,231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.72, 44,805.30 and 13,231.23 is: 19,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.72 : 44,805.30 = 13,231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.72/44,805.30 = 13,231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.72x = 44,805.30 × 13,231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.72x = 592,829,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,829,229.52/29,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.81

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