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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.85, 44,812.43 and 13,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.85, 44,812.43 and 13,253.54 is: 19,875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.85 : 44,812.43 = 13,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.85/44,812.43 = 13,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.85x = 44,812.43 × 13,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.85x = 593,923,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,923,267.23/29,881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,875.72

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