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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.68, 44,983.44 and 11,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.68, 44,983.44 and 11,516.64 is: 17,284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.68 : 44,983.44 = 11,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.68/44,983.44 = 11,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.68x = 44,983.44 × 11,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.68x = 518,058,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,058,084.44/29,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.92

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