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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950, 44,927.16 and 11,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950, 44,927.16 and 11,482 is: 17,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950 : 44,927.16 = 11,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950/44,927.16 = 11,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950x = 44,927.16 × 11,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950x = 515,853,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,853,651.12/29,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.83

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