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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.98, 44,233.69 and 11,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.98, 44,233.69 and 11,946.96 is: 17,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.98 : 44,233.69 = 11,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.98/44,233.69 = 11,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.98x = 44,233.69 × 11,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.98x = 528,458,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,458,125.08/29,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.82

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