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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.73, 44,205.02 and 11,944.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.73, 44,205.02 and 11,944.86 is: 17,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.73 : 44,205.02 = 11,944.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.73/44,205.02 = 11,944.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.73x = 44,205.02 × 11,944.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.73x = 528,022,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,022,775.20/29,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.72

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