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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.61, 44,088.71 and 11,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.61, 44,088.71 and 11,862.18 is: 17,793.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.61 : 44,088.71 = 11,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.61/44,088.71 = 11,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.61x = 44,088.71 × 11,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.61x = 522,988,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,988,154.68/29,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.19

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