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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,491, 44,236.50 and 7,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,491, 44,236.50 and 7,603 is: 11,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,491 : 44,236.50 = 7,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,491/44,236.50 = 7,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,491x = 44,236.50 × 7,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,491x = 336,330,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,330,109.50/29,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.50

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