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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,860.46, 44,762.96 and 13,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,860.46, 44,762.96 and 13,211.60 is: 19,805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860.46 : 44,762.96 = 13,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860.46/44,762.96 = 13,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860.46x = 44,762.96 × 13,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860.46x = 591,390,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,390,322.34/29,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.13

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