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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,541.56, 44,320.98 and 11,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,541.56, 44,320.98 and 11,075 is: 16,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,541.56 : 44,320.98 = 11,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,541.56/44,320.98 = 11,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,541.56x = 44,320.98 × 11,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,541.56x = 490,854,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,854,853.50/29,541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,615.74

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