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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.78, 43,993.72 and 11,797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.78, 43,993.72 and 11,797.68 is: 17,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.78 : 43,993.72 = 11,797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.78/43,993.72 = 11,797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.78x = 43,993.72 × 11,797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.78x = 519,023,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,023,830.57/29,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,697.34

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