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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.68, 44,987.94 and 11,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.68, 44,987.94 and 11,519.64 is: 17,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.68 : 44,987.94 = 11,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.68/44,987.94 = 11,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.68x = 44,987.94 × 11,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.68x = 518,244,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,244,873.14/29,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.42

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