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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.93, 44,964.27 and 11,254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.93, 44,964.27 and 11,254.41 is: 16,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.93 : 44,964.27 = 11,254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.93/44,964.27 = 11,254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.93x = 44,964.27 × 11,254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.93x = 506,046,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,046,329.93/29,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.45

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