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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,877.85, 44,806.45 and 13,249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,877.85, 44,806.45 and 13,249.51 is: 19,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,877.85 : 44,806.45 = 13,249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,877.85/44,806.45 = 13,249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,877.85x = 44,806.45 × 13,249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,877.85x = 593,663,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,663,507.34/29,877.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.69

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