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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.32, 44,272.80 and 11,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.32, 44,272.80 and 11,040 is: 16,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.32 : 44,272.80 = 11,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.32/44,272.80 = 11,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.32x = 44,272.80 × 11,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.32x = 488,771,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,771,712.00/29,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.62

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