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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.72, 44,194.20 and 11,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.72, 44,194.20 and 11,932.88 is: 17,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.72 : 44,194.20 = 11,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.72/44,194.20 = 11,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.72x = 44,194.20 × 11,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.72x = 527,364,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,364,085.30/29,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.37

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