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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.62, 44,872.92 and 13,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.62, 44,872.92 and 13,266.36 is: 19,903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.62 : 44,872.92 = 13,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.62/44,872.92 = 13,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.62x = 44,872.92 × 13,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.62x = 595,300,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,300,310.97/29,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.97

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