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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.52, 44,216.30 and 11,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.52, 44,216.30 and 11,009.52 is: 16,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.52 : 44,216.30 = 11,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.52/44,216.30 = 11,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.52x = 44,216.30 × 11,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.52x = 486,800,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,800,239.18/29,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.29

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