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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,492.94, 44,257.50 and 11,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,492.94, 44,257.50 and 11,962.92 is: 17,951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,492.94 : 44,257.50 = 11,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,492.94/44,257.50 = 11,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,492.94x = 44,257.50 × 11,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,492.94x = 529,448,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,448,931.90/29,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.72

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