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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.96, 44,316.47 and 11,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.96, 44,316.47 and 11,072 is: 16,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.96 : 44,316.47 = 11,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.96/44,316.47 = 11,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.96x = 44,316.47 × 11,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.96x = 490,671,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,671,955.84/29,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.14

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