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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,485.44, 44,226.72 and 11,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,485.44, 44,226.72 and 11,016 is: 16,523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,485.44 : 44,226.72 = 11,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,485.44/44,226.72 = 11,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,485.44x = 44,226.72 × 11,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,485.44x = 487,201,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,201,547.52/29,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,523.46

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