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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.60, 44,955.12 and 11,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.60, 44,955.12 and 11,251.64 is: 16,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.60 : 44,955.12 = 11,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.60/44,955.12 = 11,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.60x = 44,955.12 × 11,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.60x = 505,818,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,818,601.62/29,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.18

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