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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868, 44,807.76 and 13,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868, 44,807.76 and 13,452 is: 20,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868 : 44,807.76 = 13,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868/44,807.76 = 13,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868x = 44,807.76 × 13,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868x = 602,753,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,753,987.52/29,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.59

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