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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,519.51, 44,279.87 and 11,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,519.51, 44,279.87 and 11,977.34 is: 17,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,519.51 : 44,279.87 = 11,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,519.51/44,279.87 = 11,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,519.51x = 44,279.87 × 11,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,519.51x = 530,354,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,354,776.86/29,519.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.25

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