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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.56, 44,561.58 and 11,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.56, 44,561.58 and 11,245 is: 16,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.56 : 44,561.58 = 11,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.56/44,561.58 = 11,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.56x = 44,561.58 × 11,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.56x = 501,094,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,094,967.10/29,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.32

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