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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,921, 44,887.98 and 11,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,921, 44,887.98 and 11,453 is: 17,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,921 : 44,887.98 = 11,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,921/44,887.98 = 11,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,921x = 44,887.98 × 11,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,921x = 514,102,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,102,034.94/29,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.98

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