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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.67, 44,947.38 and 11,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.67, 44,947.38 and 11,243.17 is: 16,866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.67 : 44,947.38 = 11,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.67/44,947.38 = 11,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.67x = 44,947.38 × 11,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.67x = 505,350,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,350,930.35/29,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.58

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