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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.72, 44,467.08 and 11,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.72, 44,467.08 and 11,883.52 is: 17,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.72 : 44,467.08 = 11,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.72/44,467.08 = 11,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.72x = 44,467.08 × 11,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.72x = 528,425,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,425,434.52/29,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.28

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