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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.30, 43,858.89 and 11,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.30, 43,858.89 and 11,232.81 is: 16,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.30 : 43,858.89 = 11,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.30/43,858.89 = 11,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.30x = 43,858.89 × 11,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.30x = 492,658,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,658,578.18/29,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.58

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