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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268, 43,907.54 and 11,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268, 43,907.54 and 11,739.20 is: 17,611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268 : 43,907.54 = 11,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268/43,907.54 = 11,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268x = 43,907.54 × 11,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268x = 515,439,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,439,115.33/29,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.01

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