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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.56, 44,217.36 and 11,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.56, 44,217.36 and 11,004 is: 16,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.56 : 44,217.36 = 11,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.56/44,217.36 = 11,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.56x = 44,217.36 × 11,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.56x = 486,567,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,567,829.44/29,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.30

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