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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,926, 44,895.48 and 11,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,926, 44,895.48 and 11,458 is: 17,189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,926 : 44,895.48 = 11,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,926/44,895.48 = 11,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,926x = 44,895.48 × 11,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,926x = 514,412,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,412,409.84/29,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,189.48

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