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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.72, 44,267.31 and 11,977.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.72, 44,267.31 and 11,977.38 is: 17,965.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.72 : 44,267.31 = 11,977.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.72/44,267.31 = 11,977.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.72x = 44,267.31 × 11,977.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.72x = 530,206,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,206,393.45/29,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,965.96

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