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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.79, 44,536.32 and 10,979.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.79, 44,536.32 and 10,979.82 is: 16,458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.79 : 44,536.32 = 10,979.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.79/44,536.32 = 10,979.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.79x = 44,536.32 × 10,979.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.79x = 489,000,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,000,777.06/29,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.14

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