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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.42, 43,973.68 and 11,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.42, 43,973.68 and 11,784.26 is: 17,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.42 : 43,973.68 = 11,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.42/43,973.68 = 11,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.42x = 43,973.68 × 11,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.42x = 518,197,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,197,278.28/29,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.21

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