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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,289.18, 43,933.76 and 11,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,289.18, 43,933.76 and 11,759 is: 17,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289.18 : 43,933.76 = 11,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289.18/43,933.76 = 11,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289.18x = 43,933.76 × 11,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289.18x = 516,617,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,617,083.84/29,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,638.50

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