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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968, 44,954.16 and 11,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968, 44,954.16 and 11,500 is: 17,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968 : 44,954.16 = 11,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968/44,954.16 = 11,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968x = 44,954.16 × 11,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968x = 516,972,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,972,840.00/29,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.83

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