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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,499.66, 44,253 and 11,974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,499.66, 44,253 and 11,974.50 is: 17,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,499.66 : 44,253 = 11,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,499.66/44,253 = 11,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,499.66x = 44,253 × 11,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,499.66x = 529,907,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,907,548.50/29,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,963.17

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