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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924, 44,892.48 and 11,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924, 44,892.48 and 11,456 is: 17,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924 : 44,892.48 = 11,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924/44,892.48 = 11,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924x = 44,892.48 × 11,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924x = 514,288,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,288,250.88/29,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,186.48

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