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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.80, 44,267.40 and 11,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.80, 44,267.40 and 11,984.04 is: 17,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.80 : 44,267.40 = 11,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.80/44,267.40 = 11,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.80x = 44,267.40 × 11,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.80x = 530,502,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,502,292.30/29,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,975.33

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