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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,263.78, 43,895.58 and 11,745.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,263.78, 43,895.58 and 11,745.91 is: 17,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,263.78 : 43,895.58 = 11,745.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,263.78/43,895.58 = 11,745.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,263.78x = 43,895.58 × 11,745.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,263.78x = 515,593,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,593,532.08/29,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.83

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