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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,714.40, 44,567.76 and 11,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,714.40, 44,567.76 and 11,244 is: 16,864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,714.40 : 44,567.76 = 11,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,714.40/44,567.76 = 11,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,714.40x = 44,567.76 × 11,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,714.40x = 501,119,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,119,893.44/29,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.55

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