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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.36, 44,811.63 and 13,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.36, 44,811.63 and 13,242.42 is: 19,841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.36 : 44,811.63 = 13,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.36/44,811.63 = 13,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.36x = 44,811.63 × 13,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.36x = 593,414,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,414,425.34/29,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.75

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