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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.44, 44,228.22 and 11,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.44, 44,228.22 and 11,017 is: 16,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.44 : 44,228.22 = 11,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.44/44,228.22 = 11,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.44x = 44,228.22 × 11,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.44x = 487,262,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,262,299.74/29,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.96

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