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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,485.54, 44,246.53 and 11,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,485.54, 44,246.53 and 11,955.52 is: 17,940.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,485.54 : 44,246.53 = 11,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,485.54/44,246.53 = 11,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,485.54x = 44,246.53 × 11,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,485.54x = 528,990,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,990,178.67/29,485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.67

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