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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.86, 44,611.31 and 11,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.86, 44,611.31 and 11,034.88 is: 16,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.86 : 44,611.31 = 11,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.86/44,611.31 = 11,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.86x = 44,611.31 × 11,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.86x = 492,280,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,280,557.42/29,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.77

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