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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,915.68, 44,852.64 and 13,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,915.68, 44,852.64 and 13,266.56 is: 19,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,915.68 : 44,852.64 = 13,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,915.68/44,852.64 = 13,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,915.68x = 44,852.64 × 13,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,915.68x = 595,040,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,040,239.72/29,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.58

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