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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969, 44,955.66 and 11,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969, 44,955.66 and 11,501 is: 17,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969 : 44,955.66 = 11,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969/44,955.66 = 11,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969x = 44,955.66 × 11,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969x = 517,035,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,035,045.66/29,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,252.33

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