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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.99, 44,783.88 and 13,231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.99, 44,783.88 and 13,231.11 is: 19,839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.99 : 44,783.88 = 13,231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.99/44,783.88 = 13,231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.99x = 44,783.88 × 13,231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.99x = 592,540,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,540,442.51/29,865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.97

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