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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,947.56, 44,921.22 and 11,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,947.56, 44,921.22 and 11,229 is: 16,843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,947.56 : 44,921.22 = 11,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,947.56/44,921.22 = 11,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,947.56x = 44,921.22 × 11,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,947.56x = 504,420,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,420,379.38/29,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.46

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