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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.74, 44,279.46 and 11,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.74, 44,279.46 and 11,982.94 is: 17,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.74 : 44,279.46 = 11,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.74/44,279.46 = 11,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.74x = 44,279.46 × 11,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.74x = 530,598,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,598,001.71/29,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.22

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