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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.60, 44,775.96 and 11,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.60, 44,775.96 and 11,131.60 is: 16,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.60 : 44,775.96 = 11,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.60/44,775.96 = 11,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.60x = 44,775.96 × 11,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.60x = 498,428,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,428,076.34/29,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.86

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