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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,801.84, 44,706 and 11,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,801.84, 44,706 and 11,079.68 is: 16,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,801.84 : 44,706 = 11,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,801.84/44,706 = 11,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,801.84x = 44,706 × 11,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,801.84x = 495,328,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,328,174.08/29,801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.72

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