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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,529.96, 44,295.58 and 11,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,529.96, 44,295.58 and 11,051.88 is: 16,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,529.96 : 44,295.58 = 11,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,529.96/44,295.58 = 11,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,529.96x = 44,295.58 × 11,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,529.96x = 489,549,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,549,434.69/29,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.06

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