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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.76, 44,968.50 and 11,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.76, 44,968.50 and 11,258.28 is: 16,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.76 : 44,968.50 = 11,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.76/44,968.50 = 11,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.76x = 44,968.50 × 11,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.76x = 506,267,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,267,964.18/29,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.25

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