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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.39, 43,871.04 and 11,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.39, 43,871.04 and 11,729.52 is: 17,594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.39 : 43,871.04 = 11,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.39/43,871.04 = 11,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.39x = 43,871.04 × 11,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.39x = 514,586,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,586,241.10/29,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.26

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