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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,930, 44,895.23 and 13,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,930, 44,895.23 and 13,285.56 is: 19,928.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,930 : 44,895.23 = 13,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,930/44,895.23 = 13,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,930x = 44,895.23 × 13,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,930x = 596,458,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,458,205.45/29,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.44

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