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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,855.96, 44,801.79 and 11,149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,855.96, 44,801.79 and 11,149.13 is: 16,730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,855.96 : 44,801.79 = 11,149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,855.96/44,801.79 = 11,149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,855.96x = 44,801.79 × 11,149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,855.96x = 499,501,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,501,051.14/29,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.36

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