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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.80, 44,966.44 and 11,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.80, 44,966.44 and 11,253.04 is: 16,882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.80 : 44,966.44 = 11,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.80/44,966.44 = 11,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.80x = 44,966.44 × 11,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.80x = 506,009,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,009,147.98/29,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.28

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