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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.22, 43,551.86 and 11,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.22, 43,551.86 and 11,503 is: 17,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.22 : 43,551.86 = 11,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.22/43,551.86 = 11,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.22x = 43,551.86 × 11,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.22x = 500,977,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,977,045.58/29,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.30

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