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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.72, 44,983.11 and 11,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.72, 44,983.11 and 11,272.20 is: 16,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.72 : 44,983.11 = 11,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.72/44,983.11 = 11,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.72x = 44,983.11 × 11,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.72x = 507,058,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,058,612.54/29,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.77

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