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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.68, 44,796.96 and 11,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.68, 44,796.96 and 11,383.68 is: 17,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.68 : 44,796.96 = 11,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.68/44,796.96 = 11,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.68x = 44,796.96 × 11,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.68x = 509,954,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,954,257.61/29,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.93

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