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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,537.96, 44,293.98 and 11,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,537.96, 44,293.98 and 11,057 is: 16,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,537.96 : 44,293.98 = 11,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,537.96/44,293.98 = 11,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,537.96x = 44,293.98 × 11,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,537.96x = 489,758,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,758,536.86/29,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.65

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