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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,583, 44,380.98 and 11,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,583, 44,380.98 and 11,115 is: 16,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,583 : 44,380.98 = 11,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,583/44,380.98 = 11,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,583x = 44,380.98 × 11,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,583x = 493,294,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,294,592.70/29,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.93

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