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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.52, 44,967.68 and 13,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.52, 44,967.68 and 13,330.28 is: 19,999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.52 : 44,967.68 = 13,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.52/44,967.68 = 13,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.52x = 44,967.68 × 13,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.52x = 599,431,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,431,765.35/29,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.38

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