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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.06, 44,964.78 and 11,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.06, 44,964.78 and 11,259 is: 16,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.06 : 44,964.78 = 11,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.06/44,964.78 = 11,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.06x = 44,964.78 × 11,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.06x = 506,258,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,258,458.02/29,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.40

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