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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,447.19, 44,170.79 and 11,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,447.19, 44,170.79 and 11,929.32 is: 17,893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,447.19 : 44,170.79 = 11,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,447.19/44,170.79 = 11,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,447.19x = 44,170.79 × 11,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,447.19x = 526,927,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,927,428.92/29,447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,893.98

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