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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,520.18, 44,295.52 and 11,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,520.18, 44,295.52 and 11,747 is: 17,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,520.18 : 44,295.52 = 11,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,520.18/44,295.52 = 11,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,520.18x = 44,295.52 × 11,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,520.18x = 520,339,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,339,473.44/29,520.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.57

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