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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,212.65, 43,787.38 and 11,663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,212.65, 43,787.38 and 11,663.19 is: 17,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,212.65 : 43,787.38 = 11,663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,212.65/43,787.38 = 11,663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,212.65x = 43,787.38 × 11,663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,212.65x = 510,700,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,700,532.54/29,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,482.17

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