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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,838, 44,763.52 and 11,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,838, 44,763.52 and 11,370 is: 17,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,838 : 44,763.52 = 11,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,838/44,763.52 = 11,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,838x = 44,763.52 × 11,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,838x = 508,961,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,961,222.40/29,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.48

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