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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973, 44,961.66 and 11,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973, 44,961.66 and 11,505 is: 17,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973 : 44,961.66 = 11,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973/44,961.66 = 11,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973x = 44,961.66 × 11,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973x = 517,283,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,283,898.30/29,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,258.33

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