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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.54, 44,275.86 and 11,988.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.54, 44,275.86 and 11,988.46 is: 17,978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.54 : 44,275.86 = 11,988.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.54/44,275.86 = 11,988.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.54x = 44,275.86 × 11,988.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.54x = 530,799,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,799,376.58/29,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.24

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