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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.71, 44,034.63 and 11,826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.71, 44,034.63 and 11,826.09 is: 17,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.71 : 44,034.63 = 11,826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.71/44,034.63 = 11,826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.71x = 44,034.63 × 11,826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.71x = 520,757,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,757,497.50/29,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.96

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