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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,498.94, 44,246.97 and 11,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,498.94, 44,246.97 and 11,029.50 is: 16,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,498.94 : 44,246.97 = 11,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,498.94/44,246.97 = 11,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,498.94x = 44,246.97 × 11,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,498.94x = 488,021,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,021,955.62/29,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.71

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