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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.73, 44,233.32 and 11,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.73, 44,233.32 and 11,946.71 is: 17,927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.73 : 44,233.32 = 11,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.73/44,233.32 = 11,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.73x = 44,233.32 × 11,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.73x = 528,442,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,442,646.38/29,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.45

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