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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,174.64, 43,759.84 and 11,401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,174.64, 43,759.84 and 11,401.98 is: 17,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,174.64 : 43,759.84 = 11,401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,174.64/43,759.84 = 11,401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,174.64x = 43,759.84 × 11,401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,174.64x = 498,948,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,948,820.48/29,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.14

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