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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,001, 43,501.44 and 11,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,001, 43,501.44 and 11,475 is: 17,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,001 : 43,501.44 = 11,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,001/43,501.44 = 11,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,001x = 43,501.44 × 11,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,001x = 499,179,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,179,024/29,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.48

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