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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.83, 44,507.12 and 10,961.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.83, 44,507.12 and 10,961.97 is: 16,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.83 : 44,507.12 = 10,961.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.83/44,507.12 = 10,961.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.83x = 44,507.12 × 10,961.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.83x = 487,885,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,885,714.23/29,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,444.39

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