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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,539.56, 44,317.98 and 11,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,539.56, 44,317.98 and 11,073 is: 16,612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,539.56 : 44,317.98 = 11,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,539.56/44,317.98 = 11,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,539.56x = 44,317.98 × 11,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,539.56x = 490,732,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,732,992.54/29,539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.74

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