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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.74, 44,009.73 and 11,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.74, 44,009.73 and 11,806.29 is: 17,710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.74 : 44,009.73 = 11,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.74/44,009.73 = 11,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.74x = 44,009.73 × 11,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.74x = 519,591,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,591,635.20/29,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.09

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