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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,736.16, 44,601.96 and 11,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,736.16, 44,601.96 and 11,007.40 is: 16,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,736.16 : 44,601.96 = 11,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,736.16/44,601.96 = 11,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,736.16x = 44,601.96 × 11,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,736.16x = 490,951,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,951,614.50/29,736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.26

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