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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,884.80, 44,843.40 and 13,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,884.80, 44,843.40 and 13,247.40 is: 19,878.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,884.80 : 44,843.40 = 13,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,884.80/44,843.40 = 13,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,884.80x = 44,843.40 × 13,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,884.80x = 594,058,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,058,457.16/29,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.28

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