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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.28, 44,210.82 and 11,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.28, 44,210.82 and 11,942.20 is: 17,914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.28 : 44,210.82 = 11,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.28/44,210.82 = 11,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.28x = 44,210.82 × 11,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.28x = 527,974,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,974,454.60/29,472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.27

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