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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,509, 44,269.98 and 11,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,509, 44,269.98 and 11,041 is: 16,563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,509 : 44,269.98 = 11,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,509/44,269.98 = 11,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,509x = 44,269.98 × 11,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,509x = 488,784,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,784,849.18/29,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.92

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