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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,655.69, 44,481.62 and 11,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,655.69, 44,481.62 and 11,187.21 is: 16,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,655.69 : 44,481.62 = 11,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,655.69/44,481.62 = 11,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,655.69x = 44,481.62 × 11,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,655.69x = 497,625,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,625,168.14/29,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.09

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