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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.21, 44,015.86 and 11,813.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.21, 44,015.86 and 11,813.61 is: 17,720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.21 : 44,015.86 = 11,813.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.21/44,015.86 = 11,813.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.21x = 44,015.86 × 11,813.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.21x = 519,986,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,986,203.85/29,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,720.23

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