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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.64, 44,091.57 and 11,638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.64, 44,091.57 and 11,638.11 is: 17,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.64 : 44,091.57 = 11,638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.64/44,091.57 = 11,638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.64x = 44,091.57 × 11,638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.64x = 513,142,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,142,541.73/29,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.14

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