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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.66, 44,873.91 and 11,199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.66, 44,873.91 and 11,199.23 is: 16,800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.66 : 44,873.91 = 11,199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.66/44,873.91 = 11,199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.66x = 44,873.91 × 11,199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.66x = 502,552,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,552,958.72/29,912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,800.68

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