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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.91, 44,943.98 and 11,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.91, 44,943.98 and 11,240.05 is: 16,860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.91 : 44,943.98 = 11,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.91/44,943.98 = 11,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.91x = 44,943.98 × 11,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.91x = 505,172,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,172,526.20/29,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.49

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