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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.56, 44,220.36 and 11,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.56, 44,220.36 and 11,006 is: 16,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.56 : 44,220.36 = 11,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.56/44,220.36 = 11,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.56x = 44,220.36 × 11,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.56x = 486,689,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,689,282.16/29,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.30

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