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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,274.65, 43,913.81 and 11,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,274.65, 43,913.81 and 11,742.20 is: 17,614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,274.65 : 43,913.81 = 11,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,274.65/43,913.81 = 11,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,274.65x = 43,913.81 × 11,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,274.65x = 515,644,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,644,739.78/29,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.04

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