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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,261.68, 43,897.98 and 11,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,261.68, 43,897.98 and 11,732.88 is: 17,601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,261.68 : 43,897.98 = 11,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,261.68/43,897.98 = 11,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,261.68x = 43,897.98 × 11,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,261.68x = 515,049,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,049,731.58/29,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.51

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