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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481.44, 44,220.72 and 11,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481.44, 44,220.72 and 11,012 is: 16,517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481.44 : 44,220.72 = 11,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481.44/44,220.72 = 11,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481.44x = 44,220.72 × 11,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481.44x = 486,958,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,958,568.64/29,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,517.46

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