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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951, 44,928.66 and 11,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951, 44,928.66 and 11,483 is: 17,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951 : 44,928.66 = 11,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951/44,928.66 = 11,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951x = 44,928.66 × 11,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951x = 515,915,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,915,802.78/29,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,225.33

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